TURTLE THUMBPRINT COOKIES

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Make and share this Turtle Thumbprint Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lauren Kay

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h37m

Yield 48 cookies, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Enjoy!

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