Turtle Thumbprint Cookies |
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Prep Time: 90 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 90 Minutes Servings: 2 |
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Total decadence! If you love turtle candies, you will love these cookies. 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 |
Directions:
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!
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