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Turtle Thumbprint Cookie Recipe

INGREDIENTS

Cookie ▢1 cup all-purpose flour ▢1/3 cup cocoa powder ▢1/4 tsp salt ▢1/2 cup butter (softened) ▢2/3 cup sugar ▢2 eggs (1 egg with egg and yolk separated + 1 additional egg white) ▢1 tbsp milk ▢1 tsp vanilla extract ▢1 cup chopped pecans Caramel Filling ▢14 Kraft Caramels ▢3 tbsp heavy whipping cream Chocolate Drille ▢2 squares Chocolate Candy Coating

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STEP-1

Preheat oven to 350. Mix flour, cocoa and salt in a bowl and set aside.

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STEP-2

Beat butter and sugar with mixer until light and fluffy. Add 1 egg yolk, milk, and vanilla. Mix until well combined.

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STEP-3

Add dry ingredients and mix well. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Mix 2 egg whites in a bowl until frothy. Place chopped pecans in another bowl.

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STEP-4

Roll chilled dough into 1 – 1½ inch balls, dip in egg whites and then roll into the pecans. Place on a greased baking sheet.

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STEP-5

Use ½ teaspoon spoon to make a cave in the center of each ball. Bake for 11-12 minutes. Let cool. Place caramels and cream in a small bowl and microwave until smooth, stopping and stirring occasionally.

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STEP-6

Fill indentations in cookie with caramel mixture. Melt candy coating by placing in a small pot on low heat and stirring constantly. Pour chocolate into a ziploc bag with the corner cut and drizzle over cookies. Let set.

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