Chocolate Chip Turtle Cookies
Chocolate Chip Turtle Cookies are a heavenly treat that combines soft, chewy cookie dough with melty chocolate chips, crunchy pecans, and a luscious caramel drizzle. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies evoke nostalgia while delighting your taste buds. Whether you’re baking for a family gathering or indulging in a late-night snack, this recipe guarantees smiles all around!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla extract.
- Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the wet mixture until just blended. Gently fold in chocolate chips and pecans.
- Scoop tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets and create small wells in each ball for the caramel sauce.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown around the edges but still soft in the center.
- Drizzle caramel sauce over warm cookies and let cool on wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, sprinkle sea salt on top before baking. - Substitute walnuts for pecans or use a mix of chocolate chips for variety. - Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking for improved texture.