1/2 c. butter
1/4 c. packed brown sugar
1/4 tsp. salt

Cream well.

Blend in:

1 unbeaten egg
1 tsp. vanilla

Add gradually:

2 c. sifted flour

Shape dough into 1/2 inch balls. Place on lightly greased pan. Bake until lightly browned, 350 degrees, 10 minutes.

While warm insert a toothpick in each. Dip in caramel coating. Dip bottom in nuts. Cool.

CARAMEL COATING:

Pkg. of caramels (light)
2/3 c. Pet milk

Heat until melted. Stir. If too thick, thin with 1 or 2 tablespoons water.