Turtle Stuffed Shortbread
I know I’ve already shared these – kind of – but I think they’re worth delving into a little deeper. Because when you think of it, they really are the most perfect Christmas cookie. And they require no icing or sprinkles – all the decorating is on the inside.
My friend (ironically, a decorator) Karl came up with the idea to wrap shortbread dough around Turtles and bake them – it was his (unintentional) gift to me; a perfect Christmas package. I’ve since schemed what else could be wrapped in shortbread dough and baked – anything you might find in your stocking, really. But wrapping something else means you’re not wrapping Turtles, which would be a shame. They truly are little bundles of comfort and joy.
And who doesn’t love a surprise inside?
Turtle Stuffed Shortbread
AuthorJuliePreheat the oven to 325F.
In a medium bowl, beat the butter with the icing sugar and vanilla. Stir in the flour, cornstarch and salt. Wrap dough around Turtles, and bake for 20 minutes, until pale golden around the edges.
Ingredients
Directions
Preheat the oven to 325F.
In a medium bowl, beat the butter with the icing sugar and vanilla. Stir in the flour, cornstarch and salt. Wrap dough around Turtles, and bake for 20 minutes, until pale golden around the edges.
I made these for a bake sale yesterday and they were the first to sell! These are a new Christmas cookie at our house. Delicious!
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These. Are. Life. Changing. LOVE!!!! Thank you.
Hi! I was wondering what the texture of this cookie is like.. Is the shortbread chewy or crumbly? Thanks!
I made these over Christmas and they were so delicious and decadent and EASY! Thanks for an awesome shortbread recipe and idea!
Could I freeze them after making them?
Sure thing – most cookies can be frozen and are just fine!
This would be like English chocolate caramel shortbread (or Scrumptious Lumps as we like to call them) but a lot less work..
Scrumptious lumps – love it!
I make these every year, they are winners!
Hi Julie
Do you think I could make these with lactose free butter? Saw you on the news and these looked so yummy!!!!
Yes you can use the brick-style dairy free butter, though the flavour won’t be the same!