Turtle Thumbprint Cookies Recipe

Name: Turtle Thumbprint Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 egg yolks; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 1/2 cups flour; 20 caramels; 48 pecan halves; 1 tablespoon shortening; 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips; 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Servings: persons

2/3 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups flour
20 caramels
48 pecan halves
1 tablespoon shortening
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

1
Combine the butter, sugar, egg yolks, and vanilla in a large bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Reduce speed to low; add flour. Beat until well mixed. Cover; refrigerate until firm, about an hour.
2
Heat oven to 375 degrees. Shape dough into 1 inch balls. Place 1 inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 7-10 minutes. Cool completely.
3
Combine caramels and whipping cream in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave until melted and smooth, stirring after every minute. Spoon about 1/2 t caramel mixture into the center of each cookie. Top with a pecan half.
4
Place chocolate chips and shortening in a small microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute; stir. Continue microwaving 30 seconds or until melted; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cooled caramel cookies. Let stand until set, about 2 hours.
5
Enjoy!

9157

kcal

Calories

916

Fat

254

Carbs

122

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: 2/3 cup butter, softened, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 egg yolks, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and more.

Yes, Turtle Thumbprint 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 Thumbprint Cookies

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