Turtle Cookies
Indulge in delightful Turtle Cookies filled with chocolate, nuts, and rich caramel, perfect for any baking occasion.
Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Softened butter blends easily and creates a nice, fluffy texture for your cookies.
- 1 cup brown sugar That lovely molasses flavor in brown sugar gives the cookies a deeper, richer taste.
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar A bit of granulated sugar adds just the right amount of sweetness and a slight crunch.
- 2 large eggs Eggs provide moisture and help bind everything together, resulting in a chewy cookie.
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Vanilla enhances all the flavors, making these cookies extra aromatic and irresistible.
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour The base for our cookies; sift it for an even fluffier texture!
- 1 cup rolled oats Oats offer a delightful chewiness and add wholesome goodness to your treats.
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda This helps your cookies rise and become wonderfully airy.
- 1/4 teaspoon salt A pinch of salt balances sweetness and brings the flavors to life.
Add-ins
- 1 cup chocolate chips Semi-sweet chips are classics, but feel free to experiment with dark or milk chocolate!
- 1 cup chopped pecans Pecans add a lovely crunch and nutty richness that complements the chocolate and caramel beautifully.
- 1 cup caramel sauce Drizzling caramel on top while the cookies are warm creates a gooey, luscious finish.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat Your Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and let it warm up while you gather your ingredients.
- Cream the Butters and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add the Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract until well combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Add the Goodies: Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped pecans.
- Scoop onto Baking Sheet: Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough onto a lined baking sheet, leaving some room for spreading.
Baking
- Bake to Golden Perfection: Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are golden.
- Drizzle Caramel: Once out, drizzle warm caramel sauce on top of each cookie.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow cookies to cool on a wire rack before indulging.
Notes
Don’t Overbake: Keep an eye on your cookies to maintain their chewiness. Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure your eggs and butter are at room temperature for easier blending.