Snapping Turtle Cookies

Directions

Cream butter; gradually add brown sugar, beating at medium speed of an electric mixer until light and fluffy.

Add 1 egg, 1 egg yolk, and vanilla, beating until well blended.

Combine flour, soda, and salt; add to creamed mixture, mixing well.

Chill dough at least 1 hour. Arrange pecan halves in groups of 5 on ungreased cookie sheets, resembling head and legs of turtles.

Shape dough into 1 inch balls, and dip bottoms in remaining egg white.

Press gently onto pecans to resemble turtle bodies.

Bake at 350℉ (180℃). for 10 to 12 minutes.

Cool on wire racks. Frost.