Molten-Middle Truffle Cookies

12 squares semi sweet chocolate
1/4 c butter
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp vanilla
2 c flour
1/2 c finely chopped walnuts
24 caramels, cut in half
1/4 c sugar

Preheat oven to 350.
Microwave chocolate and butter on high for 2 minutes until butter is melted. Stir until chocolate is melted.
Blend in milk and vanilla.
Add flour and walnuts; mix well. Dough will be stiff.
Shape 1 level tablespoonful of dough around each caramel half, enclosinjg caramel completly.
Roll in sugar. Bake for 6-8 minutes untill cookies are shiny and soft. Let stand for 5 minutes. Serve warm.