Turtle Thumbprint Cookies

Name: Turtle Thumbprint Cookies
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

10 ingredients

5 steps

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

Directions

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!