Turtle Cookies

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• ½ cup butter 1 stick
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg , separated
• 2 Tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup pecans , finely chopped

• 2/3 cup Kraft Caramel Bits or regular caramels, melted
• 1/2 teaspoon water

1. Combine flour, cocoa and salt. In a separate bowl cream
   together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Mix in the egg yolk, milk
   and vanilla.  Stir in flour mixture, just
   until combined. Chill dough in the refrigerator for one hour.
2. Whisk egg whites in a bowl until frothy.  Place chopped pecans in another shallow bowl.
   Remove dough from fridge and roll into small balls (however many cookies you
   want–I made 20 small ones).
3. Roll each dough ball in the frothy egg whites, and then roll
   and press in the chopped pecans. Place on a greased baking sheet. 
4. Use the back of a small measuring spoon to make an
   indentation in the center of each dough ball.
5. Bake at 350 Degrees F for about 10-12 minutes, or just until
   set. Don’t over-bake as cookies will harden as they cool.
6. As the cookies come out of the oven, gently re-press the
   indentations with a small spoon. 
7. In a microwavable bowl mix the caramel bits and water.
   Microwave at 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until caramel
   is melted (1-2 minutes). Pour small spoonfuls of caramel into the indented
   cookies.  *Optional: Drizzle with melted
   chocolate (or sprinkle with sea salt)!

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