TURTLE COOKIES

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Not only are these cookies delicious, they're so cute! I got the recipe from my grandmother, who's been making them for years. We usually double the recipe, because they disappear quickly!

Provided by Kree6528

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 2 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 egg, divided
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
pecan halves

Steps:

  • Sift together dry ingredients.
  • Cream butter and brown sugar; add egg yolk.
  • Blend in vanilla and mix well.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients and blend.
  • Arrange pecans in groups of 3 on greased cookie sheet (1 for the head and 2 for the flippers).
  • Mold dough into balls and dip bottoms in unbeaten egg white.
  • Place on the pecans as the turtle body.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes.
  • Cool.
  • Frost with chocolate frosting (your favorite recipe or canned).

brendasalomie Swartz
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These cookies are perfect for any occasion.


BallisticLIKR
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I'm not sure why these cookies are called turtle cookies, but they're delicious nonetheless.


Susan Schiferl
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These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're totally worth it.


nai384
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I love the way the caramel and chocolate complement each other in these cookies.


Chris Harris
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These cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and salty.


Amisha Pokhrel
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate, caramel, and pecans.


Tithi Ray
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These cookies are definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and they always impress my friends and family.


Jennifer Sharp
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I had some trouble getting the caramel to the right consistency, but other than that, these cookies were easy to make.


Raj Ellango
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These cookies were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Naresh Bista
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I'm not a big fan of caramel, but these cookies are still amazing. The chocolate and pecans are the perfect combination.


Raveed Zada
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I love the way these cookies look. They're so festive and perfect for any occasion.


Kimberley Howell
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These are my go-to cookies for bake sales. They're always a crowd-pleaser.


Kyle F
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I've made these cookies several times and they always turn out perfect. They're the perfect balance of chewy and crunchy.


ambrose sikuku
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These turtle cookies were a hit at my last party! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I love the combination of chocolate, caramel, and pecans.


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