Caramel Topped Cookie Strips

1 cup butter; softened
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg white; beaten
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1/2 to 2/3 cup caramel fudge ice cream topping; warmed

Instructions:

Combine butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla in large bowl.
Beat at medium speed until creamy.
Reduce speed to low; add flour, baking powder and salt. Beat until well mixed.
Cover; refrigerate 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 1/8-inch thickness.
Cut dough into 3x1-inch strips.
Place 1 inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
Brush strips with beaten egg white; sprinkle with pecans.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are very lightly browned.
Cool completely.
Just before serving, drizzle each cookie strip with about 1/4 teaspoon ice cream topping.

Makes approximately 5 dozen

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