TURTLES® COOKIES I
Steps:
- Cream butter or margarine, gradually add brown sugar, beating at medium speed of an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Add 1 egg, 1 egg yolk, and vanilla; beating until well blended.
- Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture, mixing well.
- Chill dough at least 1 hour.
- Arrange pecan halves in groups of 5 on ungreased cookie sheets, resembling head and legs of turtles.
- Shape dough into 1-inch balls, and dip bottoms in remaining egg white. Press gently onto pecans to resemble turtle bodies. Bake at 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) for 10 to 12 minutes. Cool on wire racks. Spread frosting on top of cookies.
- To Make Frosting: Combine chocolate squares, milk and 1 tablespoon butter or margarine in a small saucepan; cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate melts. Remove from heat. Add approximately 1 3/4 cups confectioner's sugar; beat until smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 calories, Carbohydrate 41.5 g, Cholesterol 54.3 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 153.9 mg, Sugar 27.4 g
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Wavey FTB
[email protected]Overall, I thought these cookies were just okay. They weren't bad, but they weren't anything special either.
Anmol Khan
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too crumbly for my taste. I would recommend using more flour in the recipe.
lesly acosta
[email protected]The caramel in these cookies is a bit too hard for my liking. I would recommend cooking it for a shorter amount of time.
Kevon Johnson
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar in the recipe.
Saphal Subedi
[email protected]I love that these cookies can be made ahead of time. I often make a batch on the weekend and then store them in the freezer for later.
Eluja Nepal
[email protected]These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious and they always impress my guests.
Lorenzo Valdemar
[email protected]I've tried many turtle cookie recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cookies are always moist and chewy, and the caramel is perfectly gooey.
Andreas Haiduwa
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and salty. I love the crunch of the pecans and the gooeyness of the caramel.
uln
[email protected]I love how easy these cookies are to make. I can always whip up a batch when I'm short on time.
Jude lfeanyi
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion. They're easy to make and they're always a hit.
crystal totten
[email protected]I made these cookies for a bake sale and they sold out in no time. Everyone loved them!
Vivian Karonei
[email protected]These cookies are so delicious and festive. I love the combination of chocolate, caramel, and pecans.
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[email protected]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.
Asgar Hussain
[email protected]These cookies were a hit at my last party! Everyone loved them.