Turtle Shaped Cookies

Name: Turtle Shaped Cookies
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1 egg; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/8 teaspoon maple flavoring (optional); 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup pecan halves, cut in half lengthwise; Chocolate Glaze; 1 square semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped (1 ounce); 1 1/2 teaspoons butter; 2 tablespoons milk; 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar (powdered sugar); 1/2 cup chopped pecans

15 ingredients

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Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon maple flavoring (optional)
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup pecan halves, cut in half lengthwise
Chocolate Glaze
1 square semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped (1 ounce)
1 1/2 teaspoons butter
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar (powdered sugar)
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Directions

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["In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until it's light and fluffy.", "Beat in the egg, vanilla and maple flavoring. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Refrigerate for 2-3 hours or until firm.", "Shape dough into 1\" balls. Place on lightly greased baking sheets. Push four pecan pieces into each ball for legs