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Raspberry Caramel Pecan Sandies

by Wendy Rusch
(Trego, WI, USA)

Raspberry Caramel Pecan Sandies

Raspberry Caramel Pecan Sandies

Well the story behind this cute and the yummy little cookie is simple to make. Everyone seems to LOVE the Mexican Wedding Cookie, or the Italian Wedding Cookie, or Russian Tea Cakes…

I don't mind them, but they aren't a favorite - not by any means.

So, I thought I'd play with it and try to please everyone - AND ME - and that's just what I did by creating this delightful little morsel of a bite.

Raspberry Caramel Pecan Sandies

Cookie Ingredients:
  • 2 cups butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped
  • powdered sugar for rolling

Raspberry Caramel Filling:
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup raspberry enlightment (from Penzys) or raspberry seedless jam
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Directions:
In a large bowl, cream butter and 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar until light and fluffy.

Beat in vanilla.

Combine flour and pecans in a small bowl; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.

Roll into 1-inch balls and place 1-inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Using your thumb or end of wooden spoon, press into center of each cookie (as large as you dare with out wrecking the cookie) making a nice indentation.

Bake at 325F degrees for 17 to 20 minutes, or until edges start to brown slightly.

Remove cookies to cooling racks, then roll in powder sugar while still warm, place back on racks to cool completely.

Prepare the filling: In a small saucepan, mix together brown sugar, cream and raspberry sauce. Bring to a full boil. Remove from heat and whisk in 1 cup powdered sugar.

Spoon or pipe raspberry caramel filling into the center of each cookie.

Allow caramel to set, then store in air tight container.

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Jan 05, 2013
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cookies
by: Anonymous

look soooooo good

Jan 03, 2013
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Creative
by: Michelle W

Great creative twist using the raspberry!

Jan 03, 2013
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Awesome Cookies
by: Anonymous

Looks and SOunds DELICIOUS!! Raspberry Caramel and Pecan Fantastic Flavors :-)

Jan 03, 2013
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Thanks
by: Wendy Rusch

Thank You Again for the wonderful comments!!!..................I just noticed I forgot to add my name last time I said Thank You...lol Yup...that was me!

Jan 02, 2013
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Gotta get Sandies !!!
by: Anonymous

I have some tea and need one of these...I just love all these flavors ! :0)

Jan 02, 2013
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Great flavor combination!
by: Jasmin

Looks delish!

Jan 02, 2013
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Delicious!!!
by: Jeanette Nelson

Yummmmmyyy!!!!

Jan 02, 2013
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Wow!
by: Jeanette Nelson

These look amazing!!!

Jan 02, 2013
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Great Recipe
by: Rebecka

Looks so tasty!

Jan 02, 2013
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Yummmmm!
by: Allys

I'll take several dozen! Yummmm!

Jan 02, 2013
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recipe
by: Anonymous

Yummmmmmmmm

Jan 02, 2013
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Thanks
by: Anonymous

Thank You!!! to everyone for your wonderful comments!!! :)

Jan 02, 2013
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Creative Flavorful Sandies
by: Anonymous

These Cookies Look and Sounds So Delicious!! Love all these Flavors Together ..YUM :)

Jan 02, 2013
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YES!!!
by: DMR

You seem to be the queen of cookies. Yum/.

Jan 02, 2013
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love it
by: Anonymous

an inventive combination of two of my favorite cookies rolled into one

Jan 02, 2013
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Yummy cookies!!!!!
by: Ronna F

I love raspberry filled cookies....yum!!!!

Jan 01, 2013
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Awesome recipe!
by: Diane Hopson Smith


OMGosh, what's not to like!!! Awesome recipe!!!!

Jan 01, 2013
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wow
by: simplyElicious

Yummo

Dec 31, 2012
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These look so good!
by: Colleen Sowa

Make me a few dozen..... !!! They looks and sound so good....

Dec 30, 2012
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oh boy!
by: Lori

these look sooooo good !

Dec 30, 2012
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yum
by: Anonymous

Yum!! These cookies looks sooooooo good. Nice job on creating these.

Dec 30, 2012
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Oh Boy !!!!
by: Lori

Oh boy...and man oh man these look good...cannot wait to try them !

Dec 30, 2012
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Love anything caramel!
by: Debbie R.

Yum, these look fabulous!!

Dec 30, 2012
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Wonderful!
by: Donna Bardocz

I love these cookies because the love the cookies without the raspberry filling, but thinking about them WITH the filling makes my mouth water!

Dec 30, 2012
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Excellent!
by: Ally

This could be addictive!!

Dec 30, 2012
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Raspberry Caramel Pecan Sandies
by: Sarah Lewis

These look amazing!

Dec 30, 2012
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Raspberry Caramel Pecan Sandies
by: Sarah Lewis

These look amazing!

Dec 30, 2012
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Caramel Pecan Sandies
by: Anonymous

These look amazing!

Dec 30, 2012
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LOVE
by: Perri

The combo with the raspberry OMG love this

Dec 30, 2012
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The Best EVER
by: Lorin Cook

You've gotta make these, they are so yummy!

Dec 30, 2012
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The Best EVER
by: Lorin Cook

You've gotta make these, they are so yummy!

Dec 30, 2012
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Love the flavors!!!
by: Susan B.

Looks yummy! Love the combination of flavors....especially the raspberry!!

Dec 30, 2012
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Love the flavors!!!
by: Susan B.

Looks yummy! Love the combination of flavors....

Dec 30, 2012
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delicious!!!
by: Laurie

I love a Sandie cookie and these look amazing

Dec 30, 2012
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A Classic
by: Juliana P.

My grandmother's favorite cookies were the Pecan Sandies. I wish she were here so I could bake this delicate, scrumptious and tasteful version with raspberry and caramel of the "classic" Sandie. I'll have to try these on my own without her; but who didn't say I can't drop a batch off at a church, club or fundraiser. Unless, they are too good to share in which they probably are.

Dec 30, 2012
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Thanks
by: Wendy Rusch

Thank You Ladies!!! :)

Dec 30, 2012
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Wonderful Recipe
by: Kathy S.

This looks like a great cookie. I like the idea of the sweet and tart mixed together. It also sounds like you could change the filling for your taste.

Thanks for re-inventing an old favorite. You have a winner with this cookie, I am going to make it soon.

Dec 30, 2012
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I love it!
by: Daniela C.

yes I love it , because my family and I love this kind of cookie.

Dec 30, 2012
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Wonderful Recipe
by: Kathy S.

This looks like a great cookie. I like the idea of the sweet and tart mixed together. It also sounds like you could change the filling for your taste.

Thanks for re-inventing an old favorite. You have a winner with this cookie, I am going to make it soon.

Dec 30, 2012
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I love it!
by: Daniela C.

yes I love it , because my family and I love this kind of cookie.

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