Maxine’s Turtle Cookies

I am not a huge fan of baking but this recipe comes together easily and the end result is worth it. These cookies are vegan-friendly and a fun treat to make over the holidays. If you love turtle candies these cookies are for you.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Cream together the Earth Balance butter and the coconut sugar until fluffy

Step 2

Mix milk and vanilla into the sugar butter mixture

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl combine flour, cocoa powder, and salt

Step 4

Combine dry and wet ingredients and chill dough in the refrigerator for 1 hour

Step 5

Preheat oven to 350 °F

Step 6

Remove dough from refrigerator and roll into 20 small balls

Step 7

Place the chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl and put in microwave for 30 seconds then stir; repeat this process until the chocolate is melted and smooth

Step 8

Place pecans in a shallow bowl

Step 9

Roll dough ball in chocolate and then coat in pecans and place on a parchment lined baking sheet

Step 10

Use the back of a teaspoon to make an indention in the balls

Step 11

Bake for 10 - 12 minutes until cookies are set

Step 12

When the cookies come out of the oven gently re-press the indentations with the back of the teaspoon

Step 13

In a small saucepan add the Earth Balance butter coconut sugar, coconut nectar, and salt

Step 14

Bring to a boil stirring constantly; then reduce heat to low and let simmer for 5 minutes without stirring

Step 15

Remove pan from heat and stir in the baking soda and vanilla

Step 16

Pour a small spoonful of the caramel into the cookie indentation

Step 17

Drizzle with melted chocolate and sea salt

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