Turtle Cookies with Melted Caramel, Chocolate, and Pecans
Turtle Cookies are soft, buttery cookies topped with gooey caramel, toasted pecans, and drizzled chocolate for a rich, indulgent treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
Ingredients
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/2 cup caramel sauce or soft caramel candies, chopped
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chopped chocolate
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt; fold into wet mixture.
- Fold in toasted pecans. Scoop dough onto sheets, 2 inches apart.
- Bake 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool 5 minutes.
- Press caramel pieces onto cookies, drizzle melted chocolate on top, and let set.
Notes
Toast pecans for flavor; use soft caramel or sauce; sprinkle sea salt for contrast; chill dough for less spreading.