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turtle cookies drizzled with caramel on a silpat lined baking sheet

Turtle Cookies

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Thick & Chewy Double Chocolate cookies are filled with pecans and homemade salted caramel these Turtle Cookies are extra special!

  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 14-16 Cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup of Unsalted Butter (2 Sticks), cold
  • 3/4 cup of Brown Sugar
  • 1/2 cup of Granulated Sugar
  • 2 Large Eggs, cold
  • 1 tbsp Real Vanilla Extract
  • 1 2/3 cup AP Flour
  • 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp Milk Powder
  • 1 cup Semi Sweet Chocolate Chunks
  • 2/3 cup Chopped Toasted Pecans
  • 3/4 cup Homemade Salted Caramel Sauce .

Instructions

  1. Cut the butter into small chunks and mix in a mixing bowl. Mix until butter has come together into a one piece again. Add brown sugar and granulated sugar.
  2. Add the eggs one at a time beating on medium speed. Add vanilla and beat mixture for another minute. The mixture will be lumpy.
  3. In a large bowl sift together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cornstarch and milk powder.
  4. Slowly add the dry mixture and as the dry mixture is half mixed in add the chocolate and pecans.
  5. Using a large cookie/ ice cream scoop the batter into balls on a parchment lined baking sheet or plastic container. Chill the cookies for at least 2 hours.
  6. Preheat oven to 350F and place cookies on a silpat lined baking sheet. Bake for 14-17 minutes.
  7. Cool cookies 5-10 minutes then drizzle homemade salted caramel sauce on top. Store in an airtight container
  • Author: Confessions of a Baking Queen
  • Prep Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American
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