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Chocolate Turtle Cookies

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Chocolate turtle cookies are soft, fudgy chocolate cookies packed with gooey caramel, crunchy pecans, and melty chocolate chips. Inspired by turtle candies, they’re indulgent, comforting, and perfect for special occasions or everyday treats.

  • Author: Julia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 18–24 cookies
  • Category: Cookies
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3/4 cup semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup soft caramel candies or caramel bits
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • Optional: flaked sea salt for topping

Instructions

  1. Cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips, caramel pieces, and chopped pecans.
  6. Scoop dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing a few inches apart. Chill for 15–30 minutes.
  7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set and centers are slightly soft.
  8. Cool slightly on the pan, then transfer to a wire rack. Sprinkle sea salt on warm cookies if using.

Notes

  • Press a whole pecan on top before baking for a turtle candy look.
  • Add extra caramel pieces on top before baking for extra gooeyness.
  • Chilling dough prevents spreading and helps control caramel melt.
  • Warm cookies briefly in the microwave to revive gooey texture.
  • Freeze unbaked dough balls for fresh cookies anytime—bake from frozen with 1–2 extra minutes.

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