TURTLE SHORTBREAD COOKIES

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Eyes light up every time I serve these ooey-gooey wedges. With caramel, chocolate and pecans, they remind guests of turtle candies. -Patricia Schlink, Washington, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 cups butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
36 caramels
3 tablespoons 2% milk
1-1/2 cups chopped pecans
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 teaspoons shortening
72 pecan halves (about 2 cups)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter, sugar and extract until light and fluffy. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well., Divide dough into 12 pieces. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 5-in. circle; cut into six wedges. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 7-9 minutes or until set. Cool for 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a microwave, melt caramels with milk; stir until smooth. Dip two edges of each cookie into caramel; allow excess to drip off. Dip edges in chopped pecans. Place on waxed paper., Melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon onto each cookie; immediately top with a pecan half. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 56mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

remboss reborn
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These cookies are perfect for a party or potluck.


Nathan Petersen
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I'm not a big fan of turtles, but these cookies are delicious.


HADDAH LEUNORAH
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth it.


Perfect
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I had trouble finding some of the ingredients for these cookies, but they were worth the effort.


RJ TANVIR FF
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.


Haider Ali 2
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I love the combination of chocolate and caramel in these cookies. They're so delicious.


Avisanani Vazi
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These cookies are so rich and decadent. They're perfect for a special occasion.


Mucunguzi Micheal
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I love how these cookies look. They're so festive and perfect for the holidays.


Yonitan Perez
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These cookies are the perfect holiday gift. They're delicious and everyone loves them.


Collins Kiarie
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I wasn't sure how these cookies would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. They're so good!


Hassan Quershi
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These cookies are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


Niranjan Chaudhary
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I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out perfectly. They're a favorite of mine and my family.


Frost gaming is Back!
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious!


Shaqueel Darries
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I love the combination of chocolate, caramel, and pecans in these cookies. They're so rich and decadent.


Claudia Jimenez
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These turtle shortbread cookies are the perfect holiday treat! They're easy to make and always a hit with family and friends.