Elevate Your Cookie Game with These Delicious Turtle Cookies

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Indulge in the delightful combination of rich chocolate and creamy caramel with our Turtle Cookie recipe. These homemade chocolate cookies are topped with a luscious caramel buttercream frosting, creating a perfect harmony of flavors. Each bite is enhanced with crunchy pecans and gooey chocolate chips, making them irresistibly delicious. Drizzled with caramel sauce, these cookies are a decadent treat!

Turtle Cookies Recipe

Servings: 18 cookies
Prep Time: 30 minutes | Cook Time: 10 minutes | Cool Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour and 10 minutes

Cookie Ingredients

• 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ½ cup milk chocolate chips

Frosting Ingredients

• 4 cups powdered sugar
• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ cup caramel sauce, plus extra for topping
• 1 tablespoon milk
• ¼ cup chopped pecans
• ¼ cup milk chocolate chips

Directions for Cookies

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit

Add the flour, baking powder, and baking soda to a small mixing bowl and whisk to combine. Set aside.

Add the butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla extract to a large mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer until creamy.

Add the cocoa powder to the mixing bowl and mix until thoroughly combined.

Add the dry ingredients to the mixing bowl and mix until all the ingredients are fully incorporated and a soft dough is formed.

Add the chocolate chips to the bowl and mix them into the dough with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula.

Scoop out portions of dough about two tablespoons in size, roll them into balls, and place them, evenly spaced, on a baking sheet. Flatten each dough ball slightly with your hands.

Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes.

Remove the cookies from the oven and let them rest on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.

Directions for Frosting

Add the butter, caramel, and vanilla extract to a large mixing bowl and beat with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.

Add the powdered sugar and mix gently until all ingredients are just combined, then turn up the mixer speed and beat the frosting until light and fluffy – about 1-2 minutes. Add the tablespoon of milk only if the frosting is too dry.

Spoon the frosting into a decorating bag that is fitted with a star tip and swirl the frosting onto each cookie.

Top the cookies with chocolate chips and chopped pecans, and drizzle with extra caramel sauce.

Store leftover cookies in an airtight container for 3-4 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week.

FAQ

1. Can I use homemade caramel sauce instead of store-bought?

Yes, if you have a favorite caramel sauce recipe, you can use it instead of store-bought!

2. Can I substitute walnuts for pecans in this recipe?

Absolutely! Walnuts can be a great alternative to pecans, adding a slightly different but equally delicious nutty crunch to your cookies.

3. How should I store these cookies to keep them fresh?

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days. For longer storage, you can freeze them for up to three months.

4. Can I make the cookie dough ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the cookie dough in advance and refrigerate it for up to 48 hours. Just be sure to let it come to room temperature before baking for the best results.

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