Turtle Thumbprint

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, cream together butter and granulated sugar until smooth, 1-2 minutes.  Mix in almond extract, flour, and egg yolk until dough comes together.

Step 3

Roll dough into 1 1/2 inch balls and place on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.  Using a spoon, (I used a teaspoon) make a small impression in the center of each ball.

Step 4

Bake for 14-18 minutes in preheated oven, or until lightly browned.

Step 5

Cool completely before filling.

Step 6

Once the cookies have cooled, fill each impression with caramel sauce, and top with pecans.

Step 7

In a small saucepan, melt the chocolate chips.  Drizzle the melted chocolate over the top of each cookie. Alternatively, you can melt the chocolate in a plastic bag in the microwave. Just be sure to massage it between heating cycles to make sure it heats evenly.