TURTLE SHORTBREAD COOKIES

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Eyes light up every time I serve these ooey-gooey wedges. With caramel, chocolate and pecans, they remind guests of turtle candies. -Patricia Schlink, Washington, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
36 caramels
3 tablespoons 2% milk
1-1/2 cups chopped pecans
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 teaspoons shortening
72 pecan halves (about 2 cups)

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream the butter, sugar and extract until light and fluffy. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well., Divide dough into 12 pieces. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 5-in. circle; cut into six wedges. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 7-9 minutes or until set. Cool for 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely., In a microwave, melt caramels with milk; stir until smooth. Dip two edges of each cookie into caramel; allow excess to drip off. Dip edges in chopped pecans. Place on waxed paper., Melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon onto each cookie; immediately top with a pecan half. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 56mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.