Turtle Blossom Cookies
Turtle Blossom Cookies
Caramel chocolate candy pieces top a chocolate and pecan cookie. Inspired by Peanut Butter Blossoms, it’s a great addition to your Christmas cookie platter.
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40 min
Prep Time
1 hr 50 min
Total Time
42
cookies Ingredients
14 cup Land O Lakes® Butter
4 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 14 cups sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
12 teaspoon salt
12 cup finely chopped pecans
Milk chocolate with caramel candy piece, unwrapped
14 cup pecans
How to make
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STEP 1
Melt butter and chocolate in 1-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally, until smooth. Cool completely.
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STEP 2
Combine melted chocolate mixture, 1 cup flour, 2 cups sugar, eggs, baking powder and salt in large bowl. Beat at medium speed until well mixed. Stir in remaining flour and 1/2 cup chopped pecans. Cover; refrigerate 2 hours or until firm.
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STEP 3
Meanwhile, pulse remaining 1/4 cup sugar and 1/4 cup pecans in small food processor bowl fitted with metal blade until very finely ground. Set aside.
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STEP 4
Heat oven to 325°F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper; set aside.
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STEP 5
Shape dough into 1 1/2-inch balls. Roll in sugar pecan mixture. Place, 2 inches apart, onto prepared cookie sheets. Bake 9-11 minutes or until just set around edges. Remove from oven; immediately place 1 chocolate caramel candy piece in center of each cookie. Cool before serving.
Tip #1
If dough becomes too sticky to roll into balls refrigerate 10-15 minutes before rolling.
Tip #2
If dough becomes too sticky to roll into balls return to refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before continuing.
110 Calories
4.5 Fat (g)
20 Cholesterol (mg)
65 Sodium (mg)
16 Carbohydrates (g)
0 Dietary Fiber
2 Protein (g)
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