Snappy Turtle Cookies
Delightful turtle-shaped cookies featuring pecans and a rich, buttery flavor, perfect for holidays or special occasions, offering a crunchy texture and sweet aroma.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Sift together the flour, soda, and salt; set aside.
- Cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add 1 egg and 1 egg yolk, beaten, to the mixture.
- Blend in vanilla and maple flavoring.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing thoroughly to form a soft dough.
- Arrange pecan halves in groups of 3 or 5 on a greased baking sheet to resemble turtle legs.
- Mold the dough into balls, then dip the bottom in unbeaten egg white and press into the pecans.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 to 12 minutes until golden.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
831
kcal
42% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).