Categories: Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 16 oz container prepared caramel flavored frosting
• 2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1 cup finely ground pecans
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, softened
• 1 tsp butter pecan extract
• 48 white chocolate striped "Hugs", unwrapped

Directions

1. Line cookie sheet with waxpaper.

2. In a large bowl, beat the frosting and butter with an electric mixer set on medium speed until well blended and smooth. Mix graham cracker crumbs and butter pecan extract with a wooden spoon until combined.

3. Place ground pecans in a pie pan or shallow dish. Shape graham cracker mixture into 1 inch balls. Roll each ball in pecans to coat. Place balls on prepared sheets.

4. Press one chocolate candy into the center of each cookie. Refrigerate for 30 mins or until cold. Store tightly covered in refrigerator for up to 1 week.

5. Variation:

6. Double Chocolate Kiss Cookies

7. Prepare as directed above but use chocolate frosting in place of caramel frosting, vanilla extract in place of butter pecan extract, and milk chocolate kisses in place of hugs.

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