Caramel Filled Sandies

Caramel Filled Sandies
65 min.
36
143kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Caramel Filled Sandies, a perfect treat for any occasion! With a rich, buttery cookie base and a luscious caramel center, these cookies are sure to impress your family and friends. The combination of toasted pecans adds a delightful crunch, while the drizzle of dark and white chocolate elevates these cookies to a whole new level of decadence.

Whether you're hosting a gathering, looking for a tasty snack, or simply want to satisfy your cravings, these Caramel Filled Sandies are the ideal choice. They are easy to make and can be prepared in just over an hour, making them a fantastic option for both novice and experienced bakers alike. Each bite offers a perfect balance of flavors and textures, from the soft, chewy cookie to the gooey caramel and the rich chocolate drizzle.

Not only are these cookies delicious, but they also make for a stunning presentation. The sprinkle of coarse sea salt on top adds a touch of sophistication and enhances the overall flavor profile. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to create a batch of these irresistible Caramel Filled Sandies that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 17.5 oz sugar cookie mix 
  • 0.3 cup pecans toasted finely chopped
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  •  eggs 
  • 34  individually wrapped caramels (from 14 oz bag)
  • tablespoons half and half 
  • 0.3 cup chocolate chips dark melted
  • 0.3 cup peppermint candies white melted
  • tablespoon sea salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • wooden spoon
  • microwave

Directions

  1. In medium bowl, combine cookie mix, pecans, flour, butter and egg until soft dough forms. Shape into 1 1/2–inch balls. On ungreased cookie sheets, place balls 2 inches apart. Using thumb or handle of wooden spoon, make indentation in center of each cookie.
  2. Bake at 375° F for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Cool; place cookies on cooling racks. Cool completely.
  3. In small microwaveable bowl, microwave caramels and half and half uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes, stirring once, until caramels are melted. Spoon 1 teaspoon caramel into indentation of each cookie. Cool 15 minutes.
  4. Drizzle with melted dark chocolate and white baking chips.
  5. Sprinkle with salt.
  6. Let stand 15 minutes or until chocolate is set.

Nutrition Facts

Calories143kcal
Protein4.1%
Fat37.5%
Carbs58.4%

Properties

Glycemic Index
4.17
Glycemic Load
4.96
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.1226086888624%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.07mg
Delphinidin
0.05mg
Catechin
0.05mg
Epigallocatechin
0.04mg
Epicatechin
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:143.44kcal
7.17%
Fat:6.09g
9.36%
Saturated Fat:2.06g
12.89%
Carbohydrates:21.33g
7.11%
Net Carbohydrates:21.19g
7.7%
Sugar:14.48g
16.09%
Cholesterol:5.66mg
1.89%
Sodium:291.68mg
12.68%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.5g
3%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.59%
Vitamin A:128.32IU
2.57%
Calcium:25mg
2.5%
Phosphorus:19.55mg
1.96%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.91%
Manganese:0.04mg
1.9%
Vitamin E:0.19mg
1.29%
Selenium:0.84µg
1.2%
Folate:4.49µg
1.12%
Potassium:38.73mg
1.11%
Zinc:0.16mg
1.04%
Vitamin B5:0.1mg
1.04%