Frosted Turtle Cookies Recipe

Name: Frosted Turtle Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed; 1 egg; 1 egg, seperated; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 pound pecan halves (80 halves); 3 tablespoons butter, softened; 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted; 6 tablespoons baking cocoa; 1/4 cup whipping cream

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 egg
1 egg, seperated
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 pound pecan halves (80 halves)
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
6 tablespoons baking cocoa
1/4 cup whipping cream

1
Stir together flour, soda and salt. Beat butter at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add flour mixture, mixing well. Stir in vanilla. (Dough will be soft.) Cover and chill 30 minutes. Arrange pecan halves in groups of five on greased baking sheets to resemble head and legs of turtle.
2
Shape dough into 1 1/2-inch balls, using a rounded teaspoonful of dough for each so tips of nuts will show when cookies are baked. Dip bottom of dough into unbeaten egg white and press lightly onto nuts; flatten tops slightly.
3
Bake at 350u00b0 for 12 to 14 minutes. (Do not overbake.) Cool completely on wire racks.
4
Beat butter in a small mixing bowl at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy. Gradually add sugar, cocoa, and whipping cream, beating until smooth. Generously spread frosting on top of cookies.

1288

kcal

Calories

Fat

129

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup butter, softened, and more.

Yes, Frosted Turtle Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Frosted Turtle Cookies

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