Caramel Chocolate Cookies

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup milk
• 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 12 caramels, quartered
• 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
• 2 tablespoons light corn syrup
• 2 to 3 tablespoons hot water
• Chopped pecans, optional

1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in egg, milk, chocolate and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight or until easy to handle.
2. Shape rounded tablespoonfuls of dough around caramel pieces. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased
3. . Bake at 400u0b0 for 6-8 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool.
4. In a bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, chocolate, corn syrup and enough water to achieve desired spreading consistency. Frost cookies. Sprinkle with pecans if desired.

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Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/caramel-chocolate-cookies/ (may not work)