Black-eyed susans

 
                             BLACK-EYED SUSANS
 
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 Serving Size  : 18   Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Cookies                          Desserts
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
                         -----COOKIES-----
      3/4   c            Butter
      3/4   c            Sifted powdered sugar
    1       t            Vanilla
    2       tb           Evaporated milk
      1/4   ts           Salt
    2       c            Sifted flour
                         -----CARAMEL FILLING-----
      1/2   c            Light caramels
      1/4   c            Evaporated milk
      1/4   c            Butter
      1/4   ts           Vanilla
    1       c            Sifted powdered sugar
    1       c            Pecans, chopped
                         -----CHOCOLATE ICING-----
    1       c            Semisweet chocolate chips
      1/4   c            Evaporated milk
    2       tb           Butter
    1       t            Vanilla
      1/2   c            Sifted powdered sugar
 
   COOKIES:
   Cream butter, gradually add powdered sugar, creaming
   well. Add vanilla, milk and salt; mix well. Blend in
   flour. mix thoroughly. Roll out dough, half at a time,
   to 1/8" thickness. Cut in 3" circles. Place on
   ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 325 degrees for 12-15
   minutes, or until lightly browned. Cool. CARAMEL
   FILLING: Combine caramels and milk in top of a double
   boiler. Heat until caramels are melted, stirring
   occasionally. Remove from heat. Add butter, vanilla
   and sugar. Mix well. Stir in pecans. Keep over hot
   water. Spread on cooled cookies. CHOCOLATE ICING:
   Melt chocolate pieces with evaporated milk over low
   heat. Remove from heat. Stir in butter, vanilla and
   sugar. Drizzle icing over caramel covered cookies and
   top with a pecan half if desired.
  
 
 
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