turtle cookies

I made these scrumptious cookies for my grandparents back in September for Grandparents Day. The least I could do for four of my favorite people. This cookie reminds me of thanksgiving/fall, it's perfect for the holidays. I hope you try the recipe below and bake something for someone special this holiday season.

I pinned the recipe from Mel's Kitchen Cafe. I doubled the recipe, which was suggested on the blog. Let's just say, there were a lot of cookies!

Ingredients:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar
1 large egg, separated, plus 1 egg white
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans, chopped fine
1 package of caramel dip


1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees
2. Line a couple of cookie sheets with parchment paper
3. Combine flour, cocoa and salt in bowl
4. With an electric mixer, combine butter and sugar on a medium-high speed until fluffy
5. Add egg yolk, milk, and vanilla
6. Add flour, cocoa and salt into the mix on a low speed
7. Refrigerate dough for an hour

8. Once dough is firm and ready to go, whisk the egg whites in a separate bowl

9. Place chopped pecans in another bowl (so many bowls!)

10. One at a time, roll dough into small 1-inch balls

11. Dip each one into the egg white bowl, and then into the pecan bowl and place on a cookie sheet

11. Next, using a teaspoon measure, press down on each cookie making an indentation in the middle. Then bake for 10-12 minutes until set. Make sure to switch and rotate sheets on the oven racks halfway through baking

12. Once the cookies are done baking, press down on existing indents, and fill with caramel.

 

It was a long process, but I loved the smell and taste of these cookies. Just a little tip: these taste very good if you refrigerate before serving.

After this post, all I can say is - bring on the holiday cooking! Lots and lots to learn this year. :)

Stay beautiful,
Marina