Caramel Shortbread Sticks

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 325F.
2. 2
   Combine butter, powdered sugar and brown sugar in bowl.
3. 3
   Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy.
4. 4
   Add flour, baking powder and salt; beat at low speed until well mixed.
5. 5
   Press dough evenly into 8-inch square baking pan lined with aluminum foil; prick with tines of fork every 1/2 inch.
6. 6
   Bake 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
7. 7
   Lift cookies from pan using aluminum foil.
8. 8
   Immediately cut into 20 (approximately 4x1/2 inch) sticks.
9. 9
   Cool completely.
10. 10
    Place caramels and half & half in microwave-safe bowl.
11. 11
    Microwave, stirring twice, 1-2 minutes or until caramels are melted.
12. 12
    Dip ends of shortbread sticks into melted caramel mixture; roll in pecans.
13. 13
    Place onto waxed paper; let stand until set.