Turtle Thumbprints

Turtle Thumbprints
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13 Reviews
Thumbprint cookies just like the famous candy--pecans, caramel and chocolate team up in this bite-sized cookie.
20 min
Prep Time
3:50
Total Time
48 cookies

Ingredients

Cookie

2/3 cup
Land O Lakes® Butter, softened
1/2 cup
sugar
2
large Land O Lakes® Eggs (yolks only)
1 teaspoon
vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups
all-purpose flour

Filling

20
caramels, unwrapped
2 tablespoons
Land O Lakes® Heavy Whipping Cream
48
pecan halves

Drizzle

1/2 cup
semi-sweet chocolate chips
2 teaspoons
shortening

Directions

  1. Combine butter, sugar, egg yolks and vanilla in bowl. Beat at medium speed until creamy. Add flour; beat at low speed until well mixed. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour until firm.
  2. Heat oven to 375°F.
  3. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place 1 inch apart onto ungreased cookie sheets. Make indentation in center of each cookie with thumb. (Edges may crack slightly.) Bake 7-10 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Cool completely. Store cookies in a container with a tight-fitting lid for 2-3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
  4. Combine caramels and whipping cream in bowl, at serving time. Microwave 1 minute; stir. Continue microwaving 1 minute or until melted; stir until smooth. Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon caramel mixture into center of each cookie. Top with pecan half.
  5. Place chocolate chips and shortening in bowl. Microwave 1 minute; stir. Continue microwaving 30 seconds or until melted; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cookies. Let stand 2 hours or until set.

Recipe Tips

- To store drizzled cookies, place in container with tight-fitting lid. Store at room temperature 1-2 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

- Place cookies on a cooling rack over a piece of waxed paper to catch any extra chocolate drizzle.

- If caramel filling gets too thick, reheat in microwave 10-15 seconds until it becomes spoonable again.

Nutrition Facts (1 cookie)

Calories
90
Cholesterol
15mg
Carbohydrates
10g
Protein
<1g
Fat
6g
Sodium
30mg
Dietary Fiber
0g

Recipe Comments and Reviews

Rating

The Turtle Thumbprints are the cookies my family and friends ask for every year at Christmas time. Me and my entire family love them. The dough is easy to make and work with. The caramel filling is excellent and simple to make to. I hand pick each pecan halve to place on the caramel filling and then drizzle with chocolate. This cookie taste excellent! I suggest you try it.

Posted December 18, 2015 by Linda

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These are one of the best cookies. When making the cookie itself I formed the cookie. When using the ball shape doesn't make a nice edge, so I formed them myself. A keeper for sure!!!

Posted November 20, 2015 by Anonymous

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Made these for a cookie swap. Everyone really liked them a lot. Making another batch tonight for the family. They are "pretty" and taste yummy.

Posted December 27, 2014 by Julie

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I suggest you freeze the cookie portion after baking and then add the caramel and pecan after you thaw the cookie. The cookie surface under the caramel may become slightly soggy after freezing if you top the cookie with the caramel before freezing.

Posted November 03, 2014 by cindy

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Can I freeze the finished cookie - after adding the caramel and pecan??

Posted November 03, 2014 by Ellen

Test Kitchen Comment
From: cindy
I suggest you freeze the cookie portion after baking and then add the caramel and pecan after you thaw the cookie. The cookie surface under the caramel may become slightly soggy after freezing if you top the cookie with the caramel before freezing.
Posted November 03, 2014

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I bake tons of cookies and these are one of the best recipes. I am often asked to bring these for special occasions.

Posted October 02, 2013 by Mary P.

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Everyone really liked these

Posted May 08, 2013 by Mary P.

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love, love, love them!

Posted April 12, 2012 by Kristi B.

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Easier than they look and SO delicious!

Posted December 03, 2011 by Kelly

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All I have to say is AWESOME!!!

Posted February 12, 2011 by Evie

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Delicious and they look wonderful when they're done. Super easy to make too! A keeper for my holiday tray.

Posted December 16, 2008 by Neyda

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best ive ever made.

Posted December 14, 2008 by sophia

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I call these my showstopper cookies! Not very much work, but they are stunners. This recipe has become a family favorite. It's also easy to adapt to make a no-nut alternative. Leave for 2 days - then the butter comes out in the shortbread. Mmmmm!

Posted December 09, 2008 by Debra

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these cookies were easy and they were a hit on my cookie trays

Posted October 02, 2008 by Javonna

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THESE HAVE BECOME A HOLIDAY TRADITION FOR ME!! THEY ARE DELICIOUS AND EASIER TO MAKE THATN THEY LOOK!

Posted September 24, 2008 by Kelly

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