Print

Chocolate Turtle Cookies

Chocolate Turtle Cookies
Print Recipe

Chocolate Turtle Cookies combine chewy caramel, crunchy nuts, and rich, melty chocolate in a soft, tender cookie base. This easy-to-make recipe uses simple pantry ingredients to create a perfectly balanced, texturally delightful cookie that’s great for gifting or indulging. Customize with different nuts, chocolates, or caramel types to suit your taste.

Ingredients

Scale

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup (227g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (220g) brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten-free option)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Mix-ins

  • 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
  • 1 cup caramel bits or chopped soft caramel squares
  • 1 cup chocolate chips or chunks (milk, dark, or white chocolate as preferred)

Instructions

  1. Prepare your ingredients and preheat: Gather all ingredients. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. Cream butter and sugars: Using a mixer, beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, incorporating air for better texture.
  3. Add egg and vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract thoroughly to create a cohesive dough with enhanced flavor.
  4. Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid tough cookies.
  5. Fold in nuts, caramel, and chocolate: Gently fold in chopped pecans or walnuts, caramel bits, and chocolate chips to add texture and signature flavor.
  6. Scoop dough and bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough about 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
  7. Cool completely: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes; transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring softness inside.

Notes

  • Use butter softened to room temperature for easier mixing and a better texture.
  • Mix dough only until ingredients are combined to keep cookies tender.
  • Opt for high-quality caramel bits or squares for richer flavor and better melting.
  • Chop nuts uniformly for balanced crunch in every cookie.
  • Underbake slightly to keep cookie centers soft; cookies firm up as they cool.
  • Customize mix-ins with different nuts, chocolates, or add dried fruits or sea salt on top.

Nutrition

Keywords: chocolate turtle cookies, caramel cookies, nut cookies, chewy cookies, baking, homemade cookies, caramel, nuts, chocolate chips, gluten-free option

Find it online: https://ninagourmet.com/chocolate-turtle-cookies/