Turtle Shaped Cookies Recipe

Name: Turtle Shaped Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1 egg; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/8 teaspoon maple flavoring (optional); 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup pecan halves, cut in half lengthwise; Chocolate Glaze; 1 square semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped (1 ounce); 1 1/2 teaspoons butter; 2 tablespoons milk; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar (powdered sugar); 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon maple flavoring (optional)
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup pecan halves, cut in half lengthwise
Chocolate Glaze
1 square semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped (1 ounce)
1 1/2 teaspoons butter
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar (powdered sugar)
1/2 cup chopped pecans

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["In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until it's light and fluffy.", "Beat in the egg, vanilla and maple flavoring. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours or until firm.", "Shape dough into 1"" balls. Place on lightly greased baking sheets. Push four pecan pieces into each ball for legs, add two small pecan pieces to each for heat and tail.", "Bake at 350*F. for 10-12 minutes or until edges are set. Carefully remove to wire racks to cool completely.", "To make the glaze:", "In a small saucepan, melt the chocolate and butter with milk. Remove from the heat, stir in confectioner's sugar.", "Dip top of each cookie into glaze. Sprinkle with chopped pecans. Enjoy!"]

1268

kcal

Calories

Fat

112

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 1 egg, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, and more.

Yes, Turtle Shaped 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.

Turtle Shaped Cookies

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