Turtle Thumbprint Cookies

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Ingredients

  • 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

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Enjoy!

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

1173 kcal 59% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 15.6g 31% DV
Total Fat 96.9g 100% DV
Carbs 49.6g 18% DV
Fiber 4.4g 16% DV
Sugar 19.7g 39% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 117.3mg 5% DV
Potassium 317.8mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 685mg 100% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 224.3mcg 25% DV
Vitamin C 9.7mg 11% DV
Vitamin D 3mcg 15% DV
Calcium 154mg 12% DV
Iron 4.5mg 25% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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