Butter Pecan Turtle Cookies
Indulge in the ultimate sweet-and-salty treat with these decadent Butter Pecan Turtle Cookies! Featuring a buttery cookie base loaded with toasted pecans, these cookies are elevated with a luscious drizzle of creamy caramel and velvety semi-sweet chocolate. With their golden edges and layered textures, they deliver the perfect balance of crunch and gooey sweetness in every bite. Easy to make in just under 30 minutes, these crowd-pleasing cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings, bake sales, or an indulgent everyday dessert. Whether you’re a caramel lover or a fan of classic butter pecan flavors, these cookies are sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1.5 cups toasted pecans
- 20 soft caramels
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Fold in the toasted pecans by hand to evenly distribute them throughout the dough.
Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cookies are cooling, prepare the caramel topping. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the unwrapped caramels and heavy cream. Microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until the mixture is smooth and melted.
Drizzle the caramel sauce over each cookie and let it set for about 10 minutes.
For the chocolate drizzle, melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips with the vegetable oil in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
Drizzle the melted chocolate over the caramel-topped cookies.
Allow the cookies to set completely at room temperature before serving. Enjoy the rich, buttery flavors of these delightful treats!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6838 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 321.1 g | 412% | |
| Saturated Fat | 123.2 g | 616% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 690 mg | 230% | |
| Sodium | 3461 mg | 150% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 978.7 g | 356% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.7 g | 128% | |
| Total Sugars | 658.0 g | ||
| Protein | 76.7 g | 153% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 566 mg | 44% | |
| Iron | 25.5 mg | 142% | |
| Potassium | 1834 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
