Caramel Nut Acorns - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. double acting baking powder
1 c. butter
3/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1/3 c. pecans, finely chopped

Preparation

Sift together the flour and baking powder.
Melt the butter in a 2 quart saucepan over low heat.
Remove from heat and stir in brown sugar, vanilla, and pecans.
Add flour mixture and mix thoroughly.
Shape into balls, using a rounded teaspoon for each. Flatten one side by pressing on ungreased cookie sheet. Pinch top to resemble an acorn.
Bake in a 350\u00b0 oven for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown.
Cool and then dip in caramel mixture (see below).