Caramel Pecan Sticky Bun Cookies Recipe
This sweet and salty dessert recipe offers a unique twist to your typical cookie. Crafted by Red Rocker Inn for the annual Black Mountain Bed and Breakfast and Inn Christmas Cookie Tour, you'll have a hard time saving these treats for holiday guests.
Ingredients
Cookies:
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1 cup butter, softened
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½ cup granulated sugar
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½ cup dark corn syrup
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2 egg yolks
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2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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½ teaspoon salt
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Grated rind of one small orange
Filling:
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½ cup powdered sugar
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¼ butter
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3 Tablespoons dark corn syrup
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½ cup chopped toasted pecans
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2 egg whites, slightly beaten with 2 tsp water
Method
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In large bowl, beat 1 cup butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add ½ cup corn syrup and egg yolks; blend well.
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Stir in flour, salt, and orange peel; mix well.
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Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate one hour for easier handling.
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In small saucepan, combine powdered sugar, ¼ cup butter, and 3 Tablespoons corn syrup; bring to a boil.
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Remove from heat. Stir in pecans. Allow to cool slightly but keep warm for easier handling.
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Heat oven to 375°.
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Lightly grease cookie sheets.
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Shape dough into 1½ inch balls and place 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheets.
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Bake 5-6 minutes and then remove from oven.
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Brush cookies lightly with egg white mixture.
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With spoon or finger, carefully make deep impression in center of each cookie; fill each with ½ teaspoon filling. Don't use too much or it will run over!
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Return to oven and bake an additional 4-5 minutes or until light golden brown.
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Cool 1 to 2 minutes before removing from cookie sheets. Cool completely.
