1 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. butter, soft
1/8 tsp. maple flavoring
2 eggs (reserve 1 white)
2 c. pecan halves
Chocolate frosting
1 pkg. fudge frosting mix

In large mixer bowl, combine all ingredients, except pecans and frosting. Blend well at low speed. Chill dough until stiff enough to handle.

Arrange pecan halves in groups of 3 or 5 on greased cookie sheets to resemble head and legs of turtle. Shape dough into balls, using a rounded teaspoon for each. Dip bottom of balls into unbeaten egg white; press lightly onto nuts. Be sure tips of pecans will show when cookie is baked. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Do not overbake. Cool and frost tops with Chocolate Frosting. Prepare frosting mix as directed on package.