Turtle Cookies (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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125g (1 cup) of plain flour.
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28g (1/3 cup) cocoa powder without added sugar.
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A small pinch, about 1/4 tsp, of salt.
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113g of butter, or 1/2 cup.
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134g of white sugar (around 2/3 cup).
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A single large egg, separated.
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2 tablespoons of milk.
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1 tsp vanilla flavoring.
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Pecans, finely chopped—1 cup's worth.
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Caramel candies or pre-cut bits, 2/3 cup.
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Half a tsp of water.
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Optional: 2 oz semi-sweet chocolate for drizzling.
# Instructions:
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Stir together the flour, salt, and cocoa. Cream sugar and butter in a bowl until light. Add the yolk, milk, and vanilla bit by bit. Mix in the dry ingredients last.
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Place dough in the fridge for 60 minutes to harden up.
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Split dough into 20 little balls. Dip each into egg white and then pecans. Gently press a small well into the center of each ball.
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Bake in a 350°F oven for about 10-12 minutes. While warm, press the centers back down again.
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Warm caramels with water until melted. Fill each cookie's center with caramel. If you'd like, drizzle some melted chocolate over them.
# Notes:
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Dough or baked cookies stay good in the freezer for up to three months.
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Don't bake too long—they'll harden as they cool.