Description
Indulge in these decadent Turtle Cookies with a rich cocoa base, crunchy pecans, gooey caramel centers, and a drizzle of chocolate. They’re perfect for holiday gatherings or anytime you want to treat yourself to a delicious sweet treat!
Ingredients
Scale
Dough:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans
Toppings:
- 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.
- Prepare the dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, then gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a dough forms.
- Shape and bake: Roll dough into balls, coat in pecans, press a thumbprint in the center, and bake for 10–12 minutes.
- Prepare toppings: Melt caramels with cream and fill cookie centers. Melt chocolate chips and drizzle over the cookies.
- Cool and serve: Let the cookies cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Chill dough before baking for better shape.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
