Turtle Cookies I

Directions

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.

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Jessica

Oct. 4, 2006

"Grew up eating these cookies from our local chain of bakeries. Only difference from the ones I had was the frosting was piped on in a big chocolate kiss shape. To get that takes testing with the amoun..." See moret of powdered sugar and add a good bit of cocoa powder to make it more chocolatey. It should be the consistancy of decorator frosting."

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BECKLYNN

Jun. 15, 2009

"These came out great! I added a bit of vanilla to the frosting and added a little more powdered sugar to make it thick enough to pipe the "kiss" shape on top. Awesome!! ..." See more"

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barkerteaches

Jul. 19, 2012

"Thank you! This is the recipe my mother had in her recipe box, but it was lost several years ago, and I miss making these. They will be on the menu for Christmas this year!..." See more"