Chocolate Chip Cookie Turtle
Indulge in the ultimate combination of textures and flavors with these decadent Chocolate Chip Cookie Turtles! This delightful recipe takes classic chewy chocolate chip cookies to the next level by topping them with a luscious caramel drizzle, crunchy pecans arranged in a charming turtle shape, and an optional sprinkle of flaky sea salt for a sweet-meets-savory twist. Made with simple pantry ingredients like semi-sweet chocolate chips, brown sugar, and creamy caramel, these cookies are as beautiful as they are delicious. Perfect for holiday platters, special occasions, or satisfying a luxurious dessert craving, these treats are ready in under 30 minutes and will have everyone reaching for seconds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 227 grams unsalted butter
- 150 grams granulated sugar
- 180 grams brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 320 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 300 grams semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 40 soft caramel candies
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 100 grams pecan halves
- 1 pinch flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers look slightly underbaked. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cookies cool, prepare the caramel topping. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the caramel candies with the heavy cream, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from heat.
Once the cookies have cooled, drizzle the melted caramel over the top of each cookie, or use a spoon to create a small puddle of caramel in the center of each cookie.
Press 3-4 pecan halves onto the caramel of each cookie to form a 'turtle' shape and add a decorative touch.
Optionally, sprinkle with a pinch of flaky sea salt for a sweet-and-salty finish.
Allow the caramel to set for about 10-15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
538 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.9 g | 32% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.2 g | 71% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 62 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 237 mg | 10% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 76.7 g | 28% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 57.3 g | ||
| Protein | 4.9 g | 10% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 114 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 246 mg | 5% | |
*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.
