Shortbread Turtles
From Linda Quinn of Cafe Latte.
Makes about 5 dozen cookies.
4 c. flour
1 c. powdered sugar
1 lb. (4 sticks) cold butter, cubed
¼ c. granulated sugar
1 c. semisweet chocolate pieces
Recipe: Shortbread Turtles
May 23, 2008 at 4:24PM
1 c. pecans, coarsely chopped
½ c. caramel sauce
In a large bowl, combine flour and powdered sugar. Then add butter, blending until just combined. Form into 2 (10-inch-long) logs. Roll in granulated sugar, wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate several hours until dough is firm.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Slice dough into ¼-inch-thick cookies and bake 8 to 10 minutes until very light brown. Remove from oven and immediately put chocolate pieces on each cookie. As chocolate melts, spread across cookie using the back of a spoon. Top with a few pecan pieces and drizzle lightly with caramel sauce.
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