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Heat oven to 325. Line 8 inch square baking pan with aluminum foil, extending foil over edges.
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Combine butter, powdered sugar and brown sugar in large bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Reduce speed to low; add flour, baking powder and salt. Beat until well mixed.
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Press dough evenly into prepared pan; prick dough with tines of fork every 1/2 inch. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Lift cookies from pan using aluminum foil. Immediately cut into 20 sticks. Cool completely.
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Place caramels and half & half in microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high, stirring twice, until caramels are melted. Dip ends of shortbread sticks into melted caramel mixture; roll in pecans. Place onto waxed paper; let stand until set.