Turtle Cookies
Cookies & Bars

Turtle Cookies

30 min60 servingsSource: Taste of Home

Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

10 min

Total Time

30 min

Indulge in the rich flavors of these turtle cookies, which combine luscious chocolate, gooey caramel bits, and crunchy toasted pecans in every bite.

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans, toasted
  • 1 1/4 cups caramel bits
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (for icing)
  • 2 teaspoons shortening
  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Microwave butter until melted in a large microwave-safe bowl.

  2. 2

    Add 12 ounces chocolate chips and condensed milk to melted butter. Microwave until chips are completely melted, stirring every 30 seconds. Stir in vanilla extract.

  3. 3

    Mix flour into the chocolate mixture until thoroughly combined. Fold in toasted pecans and caramel bits, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.

  4. 4

    Drop dough by tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake 7 to 9 minutes until edges are set.

  5. 5

    Cool on pans for 2 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

  6. 6

    For icing, microwave 1 cup chocolate chips and shortening until melted and smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies.

Recipe Source

Taste of Home
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