MCKENZIE'S TURTLE COOKIES
This recipe was one of many McKenzie's Pastry Shoppes recipes in New Orleans that was thought to be lost forever- because the bakery closed it's doors forever-due to bankruptcy in 2001 (Katrina Hurricane)-- but fear not many of the recipes have been resurrected through a "Cooking Up a Storm" cookbook and "Exchange Alley" where...
Provided by Pat Duran
Categories Cookies
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 1. Preheat oven to 350^. Cookie: In the large mixer bowl. beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, milk and vanilla and mix well.
- 2. In another bowl, combine dry ingredients -then add them to the butter mixture. Beat well to combine.
- 3. Place 3 pecans close together in a star-like form, on an ungreased cookie sheet and then scoop 1-Tablespoon of the cookie dough on top of the pecans. Make sure cookies are at least 1 1/2 inches apart and continue to make cookies until all dough is used up.
- 4. Quicker version: In place of making the dough above. Use one refrigerated roll of sugar cookie dough. Scoop or pinch off 1 Tablespoon of dough for each cookie-roll into a ball-place on on pecans. Press onto nuts slightly. Proceed the same with remaining dough.
- 5. Bake for 12-15 minutes- until browned at the edges, remove from oven and cool on wire rack before frosting.
- 6. Frosting: In a small saucepan over low heat combine butter,chocolate and milk. Stir --it will begin to look curdled, that's ok. Pour chocolate frosting into mixing bowl and let cool to room temperature. Add vanilla, then gradually add the powdered sugar; beat until smooth and thick. Top each cookie with a dollop of frosting, using a star tip and pastry bag ,if desired.
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hajobe
[email protected]I love these cookies! They're the perfect combination of sweet and salty.
fasiha khan
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too rich for me. I think I'll only eat one at a time.
Heather Wood
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of caramel, but I still enjoyed these cookies. The chocolate and pecans were a great addition.
natasha nix
[email protected]These cookies are so delicious! I can't stop eating them.
Natalie Pham
[email protected]Overall, I thought these cookies were pretty good. I would definitely make them again.
Fiona Chenche
[email protected]I had some trouble finding the right size baking sheet for these cookies. I ended up using two smaller sheets.
Zeeshan Klasra
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste.
Stephen Adinoyi
[email protected]I found that the cookies spread a bit too much. I think I'll try chilling the dough before baking next time.
Slinkonna
[email protected]These cookies are perfect for gifting.
Hamza Rahi
[email protected]I love the combination of caramel, pecans, and chocolate in these cookies.
Tobs
[email protected]These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort.
Md tamim Rahit
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out great.
Ankush Shumsher Kunwar
[email protected]These cookies are so rich and decadent. They're perfect for a special occasion.
Santosh Das
[email protected]I made these cookies for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them.
Mahamuda Islam
[email protected]These cookies were a huge success! They were easy to make and turned out perfectly. The caramel and pecans gave them a delicious flavor and texture.