Description
Sweet chocolate chip turtle cookies combine gooey caramel, crunchy pecans, and rich chocolate for an irresistible dessert. Delightful layers of indulgence promise to satisfy cookie cravings and bring pure baking joy to the table.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- ¾ cup (170 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Mix-in Ingredients:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¾ cup chopped pecans (toasted for extra flavor)
- ¾ cup soft caramel bits (or chopped soft caramels)
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) heavy cream (for melting caramel, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper, ensuring an even surface for perfect cookie placement.
- Create a dry mixture by whisking flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl until well combined and free of lumps.
- In a separate large bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until the mixture becomes light, airy, and develops a fluffy texture.
- Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract into the butter mixture, blending thoroughly until the ingredients are seamlessly integrated and smooth.
- Gradually introduce the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently to maintain the dough’s delicate structure and prevent overmixing.
- Gently fold chocolate chips, pecans, and caramel bits into the cookie dough, distributing them evenly for a consistent flavor in every bite.
- Using a spoon, portion the dough into tablespoon-sized rounds and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet, allowing sufficient space between each cookie for spreading.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, looking for golden-brown edges and slightly underbaked centers that promise a soft, chewy texture.
- Allow the cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, which helps them set and makes transferring to a wire rack easier.
- For an indulgent finishing touch, melt additional caramel bits with heavy cream in the microwave, stirring at 30-second intervals until achieving a smooth, glossy consistency.
- Drizzle the warm caramel sauce over the cooled cookies, creating an elegant and decadent presentation that elevates the classic chocolate chip cookie.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and create thicker, chewier cookies with more defined edges.
- Adjust chocolate chip and caramel quantities to match personal taste preferences, ensuring a balanced sweet-to-dough ratio.
- Use room temperature ingredients like eggs and butter for smoother mixing and more consistent cookie texture.
- Substitute pecans with other nuts like walnuts or almonds for dietary variations or personal flavor preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg