Turtleback Cookies | Saveur

Turtleback Cookies | Saveur

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Explore the rich history of Turtleback Cookies from Traeger’s Bakery in Demopolis, Alabama. These soft spice cookies, filled with pecans and spiced with cinnamon and cardamom, are a must-try treat.

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Ingredients

  • 1 <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> cups all-purpose flour
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> cup chopped pecans
  • 1 <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> tsp. ground cinnamon
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> tsp. baking soda
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> tsp. ground cardamom
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> tsp. kosher salt
  • <sup>3</sup>⁄<sub>4</sub> cup brown sugar
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> cup granulated sugar
  • 20 tbsp. unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> cups confectioners' sugar
  • 3 tbsp. heavy cream

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