McKenzie's Turtle Cookies
By
Pat Duran
@kitchenChatter
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Cajun Chef Ryan has brought this recipe back to life!
I hope you enjoy this recipe.
I have given a quick version of this recipe too!
★★★★★ 4 votes5
Ingredients
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COOKIE:
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3/4 cbutter, unsalted at room temperature
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1 cgranulated sugar
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1 largeegg
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2 Tbspmilk
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1/2 tspvanilla extract + add 1/2 teas. maple extract, if desired
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1 3/4 call purpose flour
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1 1/2 tspbaking powder
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1/4 tspsalt
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1/2 lbwhole pecans
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FROSTING:
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4 Tbspbutter
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2 ozunsweetened chocolate (2 squares)
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1/3 cmilk
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1/2 tspvanilla extract + a dab of maple extract, if desired
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3 cpowdered sugar
How to Make McKenzie's Turtle Cookies
- Frosting:
In a small saucepan over low heat combine butter,chocolate and milk. Stir --it will begin to look curdled, that's ok.
Pour chocolate frosting into mixing bowl and let cool to room temperature.
Add vanilla, then gradually add the powdered sugar; beat until smooth and thick.
Top each cookie with a dollop of frosting, using a star tip and pastry bag ,if desired.