Description
Chocolate-loving souls discover pure bliss with these Turtle Cookies, combining rich chocolate, caramel, and pecans in one irresistible bite. Delightful textures and indulgent flavors make you crave another sweet moment of pure culinary joy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup caramel squares, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup salted butter, at room temperature
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring an even cooking surface at 350°F (175°C).
- Sift together the dry ingredients in a medium mixing bowl, creating a uniform blend of flour, cocoa powder, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
- Cream butter and sugars in a large bowl using an electric mixer until the mixture becomes light, airy, and significantly increased in volume.
- Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly to create a smooth, consistent base.
- Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined to prevent overmixing.
- Carefully integrate the chopped caramel squares, pecans, and chocolate chips into the cookie dough, distributing ingredients evenly.
- Portion the dough onto the prepared baking sheet using rounded tablespoons, leaving adequate space between each cookie.
- Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for set edges and a slightly soft center.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up slightly.
- Transfer the cookies to a wire cooling rack, allowing them to cool completely and develop their final texture.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and enhance flavor depth.
- Swap pecans with other nuts like almonds or walnuts for personalized texture and taste variation.
- Use high-quality chocolate chips and caramel squares to elevate the overall cookie richness.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain maximum softness and chewy consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg