Pecan Caramel Thumbprints - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 3/4 c. pecans
3/4 c. granulated sugar
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
2 c. all purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
48 soft and chewy classic caramels
confectioners sugar

Preparation

In food processor chop 1 1/4 cups of pecans and place in a small bowl.
Put remaining 1/2 cup pecans and sugar in processor and pulse until nuts are finely ground.
Add butter and eggs, process until smooth.
Add flour, baking powder and salt; pulse just until blended.
Scrape dough into a bowl.