Turtle Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 cup all-purpose flour (125g).
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1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (28g).
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1/4 teaspoon salt.
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1/2 cup butter (113g).
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2/3 cup granulated sugar (134g).
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1 large egg, separated.
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2 tablespoons milk.
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
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1 cup finely chopped pecans.
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2/3 cup caramel bits or caramels.
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1/2 teaspoon water.
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2 ounces semi-sweet chocolate (optional).
# Instructions:
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Mix flour, cocoa and salt. Beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg yolk, milk, and vanilla. Stir in flour mixture.
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Refrigerate dough for one hour until firm.
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Roll dough into 20 balls. Dip in whisked egg white, then roll in chopped pecans. Make indentation in centers.
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Cook at 350°F for 10-12 minutes. Re-press centers while warm.
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Melt caramels with water. Fill centers with caramel. Optional: drizzle with melted chocolate.
# Notes:
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Can freeze dough or baked cookies up to 3 months.
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Don't overbake - cookies firm up while cooling.