1 1/2 c. sifted regular flour
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt

1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. brown sugar

1 whole egg
1 egg yolk (reserve white in small bowl)

Then add 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1/8 teaspoon maple flavoring. Add dry ingredients and mix thoroughly.

Arrange split pecan halves, rounded side up in groups of three on greased cookie sheet to resemble head and legs of turtle. Mold dough into balls. Use rounded teaspoon of dough for each. Dip into egg white and press onto nuts. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Do not overbake. Cool and frost generously.

FROSTING:

Combine 2 squares chocolates, 1/4 cup milk, 1 tablespoon butter in top of double boiler. Heat over boiling water until chocolate melts. Blend until smooth. Remove from heat. Add 1 cup powdered sugar. Beat until smooth and glossy. Spread on cookies.