Snapping Turtle Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Cream butter; gradually add brown sugar, beating at medium speed of an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
2. 2
   Add 1 egg, 1 egg yolk, and vanilla, beating until well blended.
3. 3
   Combine flour, soda, and salt; add to creamed mixture, mixing well.
4. 4
   Chill dough at least 1 hour.
5. 5
   Arrange pecan halves in groups of 5 on ungreased cookie sheets, resembling head and legs of turtles.
6. 6
   Shape dough into 1 inch balls, and dip bottoms in remaining egg white.
7. 7
   Press gently onto pecans to resemble turtle bodies.
8. 8
   Bake at 350F (180C).
9. 9
   for 10 to 12 minutes.
10. 10
    Cool on wire racks.
11. 11
    Frost.