Turtles® Cookies I Recipe

Name: Turtles® Cookies I
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 egg, separated; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 36 pecan halves; 2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate; 1/4 cup milk; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 3/4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 egg, separated
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
36 pecan halves
2 (1 ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate
1/4 cup milk
1 tablespoon butter
1 3/4 cups sifted confectioners' sugar

1
Cream butter or margarine, gradually add brown sugar, beating at medium speed of an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
2
Add 1 egg, 1 egg yolk, and vanilla; beating until well blended.
3
Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture, mixing well.
4
Chill dough at least 1 hour.
5
Arrange pecan halves in groups of 5 on ungreased cookie sheets, resembling head and legs of turtles.
6
Shape dough into 1-inch balls, and dip bottoms in remaining egg white. Press gently onto pecans to resemble turtle bodies. Bake at 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) for 10 to 12 minutes. Cool on wire racks. Spread frosting on top of cookies.
7
To Make Frosting: Combine chocolate squares, milk and 1 tablespoon butter or margarine in a small saucepan; cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until chocolate melts. Remove from heat. Add approximately 1 3/4 cups confectioner's sugar; beat until smooth.

7412

kcal

Calories

695

Fat

306

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 1 egg, 1 egg, separated, and more.

Yes, Turtles® Cookies I 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.

Turtles® Cookies I

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