Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of these Turtle Chocolate Chip Cookies. A delightful combination of chocolate chips, pecans, and gooey caramel makes these cookies a favorite for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-Ins:
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup caramel bits or soft caramel pieces
Topping:
- 1/2 cup chopped pecan halves for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Combine mix-ins: Fold in chocolate chips, chopped pecans, and caramel bits.
- Form cookies: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Press pecan halves on top of each cookie for garnish.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Cool: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Use soft caramel bits for easier mixing.
- For extra gooey caramel, press a small caramel piece into the center of each cookie before baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15 grams
- Sodium: 110 milligrams
- Fat: 9 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 22 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 2 grams
- Cholesterol: 25 milligrams
