Turtle Shortbread Cookies

Name: Turtle Shortbread Cookies
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups butter, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 36 caramels; 3 tablespoons 2% milk; 1-1/2 cups chopped pecans; 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips; 2 teaspoons shortening; 72 pecan halves (about 2 cups)

11 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon almond extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
36 caramels
3 tablespoons 2% milk
1-1/2 cups chopped pecans
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
2 teaspoons shortening
72 pecan halves (about 2 cups)

Directions

1

In a large bowl, cream the butter, sugar and extract until light and fluffy. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
2

Divide dough into 12 pieces. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a 5-in. circle; cut into six wedges. Place 2 in. apart on greased
3

. Bake at 350° for 7-9 minutes or until set. Cool for 2 minutes before removing from pans to wire racks to cool completely.
4

In a microwave, melt caramels with milk; stir until smooth. Dip two edges of each cookie into caramel; allow excess to drip off. Dip edges in chopped pecans. Place on waxed paper.
5

Melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon onto each cookie; immediately top with a pecan half. Let stand until set. Store in an airtight container.