“Decadent Chocolate Turtle Cookies in Just 12 Minutes”
Delicious cookies with a rich chocolate flavor, topped with caramel and pecans for a turtle-inspired treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 24 soft caramel candies
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Whisk flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Roll dough into 1-inch balls and place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes. Press a caramel candy into the center of each cookie while warm.
- Sprinkle pecans on top and let cool.
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Use unwrapped caramels for easier melting.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes if too sticky.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg