What happens when your favorite chocolate candy meets a cookie? They get married and produce a winning new generation: Chocolate Turtle Cookies!
Turtle Cookies. An ultimate chocolate, pecan, caramel cookie indulgence. One of the most popular cookies ever to appear on Rock Recipes.
Pecans, caramel and chocolate get together in these Turtle Cookies in an absolutely winning combination. Naturally, that’s why everybody loves those gorgeous Turtle chocolates.
These Chocolate Caramel Pecan Turtle Cookies are the perfect indulgent dessert for caramel lovers! A tender, chewy chocolate cookie stuffed with melty caramel and chopped pecans – they’re irresistible!
Just as pumpkin spice flavors flood our social feeds, certain flavors and cravings hit when the weather changes. For us, right now, it’s “Turtle” season. We have seen so much love for this recipe that we had to re-post it and give it a make-over, of course! 💅🏻😉
As you know, we love turtle chocolates. You know, those classic pecans drizzled with caramel and enrobed in chocolate that are perfectly bite sized!? 🍫🍪 We can’t imagine anything more delicious than a chocolate turtle candy…until now!
Extra Pecan Caramel Turtle Cookies 🐢
What’s better than a classic chocolate chip cookie? One loaded with caramel, chocolate, and pecans for that perfect turtle candy flavor!
Ingredients:
For the Cookies:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped pecans
For the Caramel Filling:
20 soft caramel candies, unwrapped
2 tbsp heavy cream
For the Topping:
1/2 cup pecan halves
1/2 cup chocolate chips, melted (optional drizzle)
Directions:
Prepare the Dough:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped pecans.
Prepare the Caramel Filling:
In a small saucepan, melt the caramel candies with the heavy cream over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
Shape the Cookies:
Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of cookie dough and flatten it slightly in your hand. Place a small spoonful of the caramel filling in the center, then top with another tablespoon of dough. Seal the edges around the caramel to enclose it.
Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Press a pecan half on top of each cookie.
Bake the Cookies:
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional Topping:
Drizzle the cooled cookies with melted chocolate for an extra indulgent touch.
Tips:
To ensure the caramel stays inside the cookie, make sure to seal the dough around the filling well.
If the caramel filling is too thick to work with, warm it slightly to make it easier to spoon into the dough.
Enjoy your Extra Pecan Caramel Turtle Cookies! 🐢🍪