Turtle Shortbread Cookies Recipe

Name: Turtle Shortbread Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups butter, softened; ½ cup sugar; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 4 cups flour; ½ teaspoon salt; 24 caramels; 1 (6 ounce) bag semi-sweet chocolate chips; 2 teaspoons shortening; 1 cup chopped pecans; 6 dozen pecan halves

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups butter, softened
½ cup sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
4 cups flour
½ teaspoon salt
24 caramels
1 (6 ounce) bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 teaspoons shortening
1 cup chopped pecans
6 dozen pecan halves

1
Heat oven to 350.
2
In large bowl, mix butter, sugar and almond extract.
3
Stir in flour and salt.
4
(If dough is crumbly, mix in 1 to 2 T. additional softened butter.
5
).
6
Divide dough into 12 equal parts.
7
Roll each part into 1/4 inch thick circle (if dough is sticky, chill about 15 minutes.)
8
Cut each circle into 6 wedges.
9
Place wedges 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
10
Bake 8-10 minutes or until set.
11
Immediately remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.
12
Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
13
Meanwhile, in 1 quart saucepan, heat caramels over medium heat about 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until melted.
14
In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and shortening uncovered on High 1 to 3 minutes, stirring halfway through heating time, until melted and thin enough to drizzle.
15
Dip 2 straight edges of each cookie into melted caramel, then into chopped pecans.

2512

kcal

Calories

206

Fat

157

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: 1 ½ cups butter, softened, ½ cup sugar, 1 teaspoon almond extract, 4 cups flour, and more.

Yes, Turtle Shortbread 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 Shortbread Cookies

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