Giant Turtle Treasure Cookies Recipe

Name: Giant Turtle Treasure Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; ¾ cup butter or ¾ cup margarine, softened; ¾ cup granulated sugar; ¾ cup firmly packed brown sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 large eggs; 1 cup chopped pecans; 20 turtles candies, cut in half, divided

Servings: persons

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
¾ cup butter or ¾ cup margarine, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
¾ cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 cup chopped pecans
20 turtles candies, cut in half, divided

1
COMBINE flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl.
2
Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy.
3
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4
Gradually beat in flour mixture; stir in nuts.
5
Turn dough onto sheet of plastic wrap.
6
Wrap tightly and refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm.
7
PREHEAT oven to 375F.
8
DIVIDE refrigerated dough into 8 equal pieces.
9
Return 6 pieces to refrigerator.
10
Working with 2 pieces at a time, form each piece into a ball; place each on a separate sheet of plastic wrap.
11
Using lightly floured hands, flatten balls into 6-inch circles.
12
Lift one circle with wrap and invert onto ungreased baking sheet; peel off wrap.
13
Arrange 10 Turtle halves on top of circle.
14
Cover with second circle; peel off wrap.
15
Press edges together gently to seal.
16
Repeat with remaining refrigerated dough and remaining Turtles halves to make 3 more cookies.
17
BAKE for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
18
Cool on baking sheet for 10 minutes; remove to wire rack to cool completely.
19
Cut each cookie into 8 wedges.

1116

kcal

Calories

Fat

134

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt, ¾ cup butter or ¾ cup margarine, softened, and more.

Yes, Giant Turtle Treasure 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.

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