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Close-up of Insanely Delicious Turtle Cookies, featuring rich chocolate cookies topped with gooey caramel and drizzled with chocolate.

Turtle Cookies


  • Author: iyma hernandes
  • Total Time: 32 min
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Chewy chocolate cookies with pecans and caramel, topped with a chocolate drizzle.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup caramel candies, unwrapped and chopped
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Stir in the chopped pecans and chopped caramel candies.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still slightly soft.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and heavy cream. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
  11. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the cooled cookies. Let the chocolate set before serving.

Notes

  • For a richer caramel flavor, use soft caramel chews.
  • You can substitute walnuts for pecans if you prefer.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 20 min
  • Cook Time: 12 min
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

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