Just like the candy only with a cookie bottom, these turtle cookies will be a favorite in your house. Substitute any chocolate for the milk chocolate called for in this recipe.

INGREDIENTS | SERVES 36

• ¾ cup unsalted butter
• ¾ cup powdered sugar
• 2 tablespoons heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 cups flour
• 25 caramels, unwrapped
• 3 tablespoons heavy cream
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 1 cup pecans, chopped
• ½ cup milk chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

1. Combine ¾ cup butter, ¾ cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons cream, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat until smooth; then add flour. Seal in an airtight package; chill several hours or overnight.

2. Preheat oven to 325°F.

3. Roll teaspoons of dough into 1" balls. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet and flatten to about ¼" thickness with the bottom of a glass. Bake 8–10 minutes, until set and light golden brown. Cool completely.

4. In microwave on medium power, melt caramels with 3 tablespoons cream and 3 tablespoons butter. Stir in ½ cup powdered sugar and chopped nuts. Place a spoonful on top of each cooled cookie.

5. In microwave-safe bowl, place milk and semisweet chocolate chips along with 1 tablespoon butter. Microwave on medium power 1–2 minutes, stirring once during cooking time, until melted and smooth. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla and 2 tablespoons powdered sugar until smooth. Spoon a small amount of chocolate mixture over caramel mixture. Cool.