Description

Turtle Cookies are fudgy chocolate cookies topped with gooey caramel, crunchy pecans, and a rich chocolate drizzle — inspired by the classic turtle candy. Each bite delivers a perfect balance of soft, chewy, nutty, and sweet flavors.

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup semisweet or dark chocolate chips
3/4 cup chopped pecans (toasted if preferred)
20–24 soft caramel candies or 1 cup caramel bits
2 tbsp heavy cream or milk
Optional: additional melted chocolate for drizzling

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
In a large bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until a soft dough forms. Stir in chocolate chips.
Scoop dough into balls and place on the prepared baking sheets. Gently press chopped pecans onto the tops of each dough ball.
Bake for 9–11 minutes, until edges are set but centers remain soft. Let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
While cookies cool, melt caramel candies with cream or milk in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
Spoon or drizzle the caramel over each cookie. Optionally, drizzle with melted chocolate for added richness.
Let cookies sit until caramel and chocolate are set. Serve or store in an airtight container.

Notes

Use a cookie scoop for uniform cookie sizes.Add sea salt flakes on top for a sweet-salty finish.Chill the dough before baking for a thicker cookie.Caramel bits melt easier and are great for drizzling.For a stuffed version, place a caramel inside the dough before baking.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 210
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 90mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 25mg