Turtle Cookies
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Turtle Cookies
Description
Turtle Cookies feature a soft cookie dough base made from creamed butter, sugar, and eggs, enhanced with vanilla for aroma. The dough includes all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to provide structure and slight leavening. Chopped pecans add crunch and a nutty flavor, while semi-sweet chocolate chips offer rich chocolate bursts throughout. Caramel bits introduce chewiness and sweetness reminiscent of caramel candies. The cookies are dropped by spoonfuls onto baking sheets and baked at 375°F until their edges just begin to brown, signaling doneness. The result is a chewy cookie with a combination of smooth caramel, crisp pecans, and melty chocolate.
These cookies can be served warm for a soft texture or cooled for firmer edges. They pair well with milk or coffee and can be shaped into balls with an indentation for presentation or texture variation. Using parchment paper or silicone mats helps prevent sticking and promotes even baking.
This recipe allows some flexibility in shaping and baking, with recommended baking times between 9 and 11 minutes depending on oven variation. Storing leftovers in an airtight container maintains freshness.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
- 2 egg
- 2 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 1/4 cups flour unsifted
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 12 ounces chocolate chips Ghirardelli brand, semi-sweet
- 3/4 cup pecans chopped
- 3/4 cup caramel bits
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees. In a medium size bowl, stir together flour with baking soda and salt, and set aside.
- In large mixing bowl, beat butter with sugar and brown sugar at medium speed until creamy and lightened in color.
- Add eggs and vanilla. Mix on low speed until incorporated.
- Gradually blend dry mixture into creamed mixture.
- Stir in nuts, chocolate chips, and caramel bits.
- Drop by tablespoon onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until lightly browned.
Notes
- Roll dough into one-inch balls before baking, pressing an indentation in each for texture.
- Use greased pans, silicone mats, or parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Serve warm with milk or enjoy frozen for a chilled cookie treat.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 48cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 150 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 150kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 91mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 70mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 134IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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