Ingredients
1 package (17-1/2 ounces) sugar cookie mix2 tablespoons all-purpose flour1/3 cup butter, softened1 large eggFILLING:6 ounces cream cheese, softened1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted1/3 cup confectioners’ sugar36 caramels2 teaspoons coarse sea salt36 pecan halves, toasted
Preparation
Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine cookie mix and flour. Beat in butter and egg until blended. Shape dough into 1-1/4-in. balls; press onto bottom and up sides of greased mini-muffin cups.
In a small bowl, combine cream cheese, chocolate chips and confectioners’ sugar. Place a rounded teaspoon of filling in each cup. Press one caramel into the filling in each cup. Bake until edges are golden brown and caramel is melted, 9-11 minutes. Sprinkle with sea salt; top with a pecan half. Cool completely in pan on wire racks.
