Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of Turtle Cookies, a delightful treat combining chocolate, caramel, and pecans in each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional:
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans
- 16 soft caramel candies (unwrapped)
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg and vanilla until fully combined.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
- Shape and Bake: Roll tablespoons of dough into balls, coat with pecans, place on a baking sheet, make a thumbprint in each, and bake for 10–12 minutes.
- Prepare Caramel: While cookies bake, melt the caramels with the heavy cream until smooth.
- Fill Cookies: Spoon caramel into the center of each cookie immediately upon removing from the oven.
- Drizzle Chocolate: Melt chocolate chips, then drizzle over the cookies.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cookies cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 20 minutes before baking for cleaner shape and better texture.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
