A fun to make cookie that children and adults enjoy. Whats not to like, a mouthfull of chocolate, pecan and vanilla goodness.
Ingredients
1/2 C butter or margarine, softened
1/2 C brown sugar firmly packed
1/4 t vanilla
1 egg plus 1 egg yolk
1 1/2 C all purpose flour
1/4 t baking soda
1/4 t salt
1 C pecans sliced lengthwise
1 egg white beat until frothy
Frosting
2 ounces chocolate semi-sweet chocolate squares
1 T milk
1 T butter
3/4-1 C powdered sugar
Directions
Preheat oven to 350º
Add flour, baking soda, and salt to small mixing bowl and stir together. Set aside.
Add butter and brown sugar to medium bowl and cream. Add eggs,and vanilla and beat until fluffy. F Line two baking sheets with parchment paper
Add flour mixture in thirds and combine.
Arrange cut pecans on baking sheets to form a head and four legs. Three to four turtles per row.
Scoop teaspoonful of dough and form into a ball.
Brush or dip bottom of balls into beaten egg white and press into pecan groupings.
Bake about 10 minutes.
Transfer to wire racks and cool.
Frosting
Break chocolate squares into pieces and place in microwave safe bowl.
Microwave on high for about one minute until chocolate about melted. Remove and stir until completely melted. Cool for about 5 minutes.
Add butter and milk than stir until blended.