"These Turtle Thumbprint Cookies features a cocoa cookie rolled in pecans, filled with a salted caramel thumbprint, and drizzled with chocolate. A wonderful Christmas cookie recipe!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 stick (113 grams) unsalted butter, at room temperature
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2/3 cup (133 grams) granulated sugar
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1 large egg, separated
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2 tablespoons milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup (127 grams) all-purpose flour
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1/3 cup (28 grams) cocoa powder
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 cup (113 grams) pecans, finely chopped
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16 unwrapped caramel squares
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3 tablespoons whipping cream
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Fleur de sel, or other flaked sea salt, for sprinkling, optional
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1/2 cup (85 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
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1 teaspoon coconut oil or shortening