Snappy Turtle Cookies

Turtle cookies get their name from their resemblance to a turtle’s shell, with the pecans and chocolate chips creating a pattern similar to the turtle’s markings.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 62 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Snappy Turtle Cookies

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 12 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 2 mins

Servings: 24 Calories: 3600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 cup Butter
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Brown sugar
• 1 Egg
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 cups All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cups Semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 0.5 cup Pecans, chopped

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing well after each addition.
6. Stir in the chocolate chips and chopped pecans.
7. Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until golden brown.
9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
10. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 18g6%

Sugars 10g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.