Turtle Cookies with Toasted Pecans and Caramel Drizzle
Turtle Cookies with a soft cookie base, gooey caramel, toasted pecans, and semi-sweet chocolate. Perfect for indulgent snacks or festive occasions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Total Time: 34 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
Ingredients
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1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
1 cup soft caramel candies, chopped
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Toast pecans 3–5 minutes; cool.
- Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time; mix in vanilla.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually mix into wet ingredients.
- Fold in pecans.
- Scoop dough onto sheets; slightly flatten centers. Press caramel and chocolate into center.
- Bake 12–14 minutes until edges golden and centers soft. Cool 5 minutes on sheet, then transfer to wire rack.
- Repeat with remaining dough. Store in airtight container up to 5 days.
Notes
Chill dough 30 minutes to prevent spreading. Sprinkle sea salt for extra flavor. Gluten-free and dairy-free variations possible.