1991 1st Place: Caramel Pecan Treasures

• 30 caramels
• 2 between cookies (inches)
• 350 gr semisweet chocolate chips
• 230 gr butter
• 220 gr all purpose flour
• 170 gr packed (light)
• 12 gr vegetable shortening
• 4 gr vanilla
• 2 gr baking powder