Turtle Cookies

Ingredients

Cookie: 

• 1 c. all-purpose flour
• 1/3 c. cocoa powder
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 8 T. (1 stick) butter, softened
• 2/3 c. sugar
• 1 large egg, separated, plus 1 additional egg white
• 2 T. milk
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 c. pecans, finely chopped

Caramel Filling:

• 14 soft caramel candies (I used Kraft Traditional Caramels)
• 3 T. heavy cream

Chocolate Drizzle (optional):

• 2 oz. semi-sweet chocolate (I used 2 squares of Baker's semi-sweet chocolate)
• 1 tsp. shortening