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Turtle Cookies

My Turtle Cookies recipe is going to become a new favorite. Loaded with nuts, chocolate, and caramel, these rich, decadent cookies are a family favorite that wows everyone!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: turtle cookies
Servings: 16 cookies
Author: Jill

Ingredients

Toppings

  • 2 cup melted caramel bits
  • 8 oz Ghirardelli milk chocolate melting wafers
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line two cookie sheets with a silicone baking mat
  • Using a standing mixer, beat the melted butter, sugar, light brown sugar, eggs, corn syrup, and vanilla until light and fluffy
  • Using a medium bowl, whisk the flour, cocoa powder, cornstarch, salt and baking soda Gradually beat the dry ingredients into the wet until a dough forms
  • Using a medium cookie scoop, scoop out dough mound into your hand and roll into a ball Pour the chopped pecans into a bowl
  • Roll the sides of the cookie dough ball into the chopped pecans to coat the sides Make sure the top is bare
  • Place the cookie dough ball onto the cookie sheet and gently press down into a thick disk Bake in the oven for 13-15 minutes or until firm around the edge
  • Allow to cool completely
  • Follow the directions on the back of the caramel bits to melt properly
  • Spoon 1 tablespoon of melted caramel onto the center of the cookies Allow to harden for 5 minutes
  • Melt the Ghirardelli melting wafers and spoon 1 tbsp of melted chocolate onto the hardened caramel
  • Sprinkle a few chopped pecans on top of the melted chocolate
  • Enjoy!