Turtle Thumbprint Cookies Recipe

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Turtle Thumbprint Cookies
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Directions:

  1. Combine the butter, sugar, egg yolks, and vanilla in a large bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Reduce speed to low; add flour. Beat until well mixed. Cover; refrigerate until firm, about an hour.
  2. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Shape dough into 1 inch balls. Place 1 inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 7-10 minutes. Cool completely.
  3. Combine caramels and whipping cream in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave until melted and smooth, stirring after every minute. Spoon about 1/2 t caramel mixture into the center of each cookie. Top with a pecan half.
  4. Place chocolate chips and shortening in a small microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute; stir. Continue microwaving 30 seconds or until melted; stir until smooth. Drizzle over cooled caramel cookies. Let stand until set, about 2 hours.
  5. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2506.25 Kcal (10493 kJ)
Calories from fat 1269.32 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 141.04g 217%
Cholesterol 354.8mg 118%
Sodium 2826.83mg 118%
Potassium 530.11mg 11%
Total Carbs 299.99g 100%
Sugars 159.03g 636%
Dietary Fiber 20.7g 83%
Protein 29.58g 59%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.8mg 25%
Iron 11.5mg 64%
Calcium 524.4mg 52%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 439.46 Kcal (1840 kJ)
Calories from fat 222.57 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 24.73g 217%
Cholesterol 62.21mg 118%
Sodium 495.68mg 118%
Potassium 92.95mg 11%
Total Carbs 52.6g 100%
Sugars 27.89g 636%
Dietary Fiber 3.63g 83%
Protein 5.19g 59%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 25%
Iron 2mg 64%
Calcium 91.9mg 52%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 61.1
    Points
  • 70
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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