Click for Cookbook LOGIN
"He who distinguishes the true savor of his food can never be a glutton; he who does not cannot be otherwise."--Henry David Thoreau

Chocolate Turtle Cookies Recipe

  Tried it? Rate this Recipe:
 

 

This recipe for Chocolate Turtle Cookies is from The Loescher Family & Friends Cookbook, one of the cookbooks created at FamilyCookbookProject.com. We'll help you start your own personal cookbook! It's easy and fun. Click here to start your own cookbook!
Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 and ⅓ cups flour
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
9-10 soft caramel candies (unwrapped and cut in half- more suggestions found at end)
¾ cup chopped pecans
Directions:
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
2. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or in a large mixing bowl using a hand-held mixer), cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar for 1-2 minutes; mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully combined. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined, scraping the down the sides of the bowl as needed. Cover the cookie dough tightly and transfer to the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes.
3. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and set aside.
4. Remove the cookie dough from the refrigerator. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, measure out two tablespoon sized pieces of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Flatten each piece of cookie dough, place half of a soft caramel candy in the center, then wrap the dough back around the caramel, and roll the dough into a ball. Roll the top and sides of each ball of cookie dough into the chopped pecans.
5. Place each piece of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, making sure to leave a little room between each one. Bake in two separate batches at 350ºF or 10-12 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

From: #livewellbakeoften
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
18 cookies
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
70 minutes (60 minutes prep + 10 minutes bake)
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
I made these for the first time getting ready for a cookie exchange at work. I experimented a bit and found that I could fit the whole caramel to make it gooey-er and the best option was to use a Rollo. I also added pecans to the inside with the caramel to increase the crunch and flavor.
Since I didn't have wire racks, I used wax paper on my counter tops to allow the cookies to cool.

 

 

 

Learn more about the process to create a cookbook -- or
Start your own personal family cookbook right now!  Here's to good eating!

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!

 

 

 

83W  

Cookbooks are great for Holiday Gifts, Wedding Gifts, Bridal Shower ideas and Family Reunions!

*Recipes and photos entered into the Family Cookbook Project are provided by the submitting contributors. All rights are retained by the contributor. Please contact us if you believe copyright violations have occurred.

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!