Snappy Turtle Cookies Recipe

Name: Snappy Turtle Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup butter; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1 egg, beaten; 1 egg, separated; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/8 teaspoon maple flavored extract; 42 pecan halves; 2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate; 1/4 cup milk; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 egg, separated
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon maple flavored extract
42 pecan halves
2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
1/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar

1
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.
2
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
3
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.
4
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.

8301

kcal

Calories

803

Fat

290

Carbs

109

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

Yes, Snappy 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.

Snappy Turtle Cookies

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