SNAPPY TURTLE COOKIES

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An old recipe from my Mom's collection that I inherited when she passed away. They look like real turtles.

Provided by Robin J.

Categories     Desserts     Cookies

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup butter
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 egg, separated
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
⅛ teaspoon maple flavored extract
42 pecan halves
2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
¼ cup milk
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Sift together 1 1/2 cups flour, baking soda and salt. Cream 1/2 cup butter and gradually add 1/2 cup brown sugar, creaming well. Add egg and egg yolk and beat well. Blend in vanilla and maple flavoring. Add the dry ingredients gradually, mixing thoroughly. Chill to slightly firm dough.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Arrange pecan halves in groups of five on greased baking sheets to resemble head and legs of a turtle. Shape dough into balls; dip bottom into unbeaten egg white and press lightly onto nuts. Use a rounded teaspoon of dough for each, so tips of nuts will show when cookies are baked. Bake for 10 to 13 minutes. Do not overbake. Cool; frost tops generously with Chocolate Frosting.
  • To Make Frosting: Combine 2 (1-ounce) squares of unsweetened chocolate ( or 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate pieces), 1/4 cup milk and 1 Tablespoon butter in top of double boiler. Heat over boiling water until chocolate melts; blend until smooth. Remove from heat; add 1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar. Beat until smooth and glossy. If too thin, add more confectioners' sugar until the desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Cholesterol 54.3 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 153.8 mg, Sugar 19.7 g

Amoza Kiddex
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I love the chewy texture of these cookies. They're the perfect combination of sweet and salty.


Fries Roger
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These cookies are perfect for a quick and easy dessert. They're also a great way to use up leftover caramel.


Aqib Javed
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I've made these cookies several times now, and I've never been disappointed. They're always a hit with my friends and family.


Md ruman Islam
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These cookies are a great way to satisfy my sweet tooth. They're rich and decadent, but they're not too heavy.


Serenity Havens
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I'm not a big fan of caramel, but these cookies were still really good. The chocolate cookie base is perfect.


Kallu Yadav
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious!


Albert Louis
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I love the combination of chocolate and caramel in these cookies. They're the perfect sweet treat.


Md Porosh
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These cookies are perfect for a bake sale or a potluck. They're always a hit!


Cham
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I've made these cookies for years, and they're always a favorite. They're so delicious and easy to make.


Zullkhan
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The cookies were a little too crumbly for my taste, but the flavor was amazing.


The BOX
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover caramel. They're also a great gift for friends and family.


Lucianda Mandla
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I've never made these cookies before, but they were surprisingly easy to make. I'll definitely be making them again.


nadir mirani
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These cookies are perfect for a special occasion. They're rich and decadent, and they look beautiful on a platter.


Talab Hussain
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I found the recipe to be a bit confusing, but the cookies turned out great in the end.


Kimberley Scott
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The cookies were delicious, but they were a little too sweet for my taste.


Catie Reynolds
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I've made these cookies several times now, and they always turn out perfect. They're so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Mish Tyga Tycoon music official
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These cookies were a hit at my last party! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the gooey caramel center.