Caramel-Fudge Turtle Cookies

Health score
1%
Caramel-Fudge Turtle Cookies
70 min.
36
171kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Caramel-Fudge Turtle Cookies, a perfect treat for any dessert lover! With a rich combination of buttery sugar cookies, gooey caramel, and luscious hot fudge, these cookies are sure to impress at any gathering. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch from the pecan halves, perfectly complementing the soft and chewy texture of the cookie base.

Ready in just 70 minutes and yielding 36 delicious servings, these cookies are not only a crowd-pleaser but also a fun baking project to share with family and friends. The process of dipping the cookies in melted caramel and drizzling them with hot fudge creates a visually stunning treat that looks as good as it tastes. Whether you're hosting a party, celebrating a special occasion, or simply craving something sweet, these Turtle Cookies are the ideal choice.

With only 171 calories per cookie, you can enjoy this decadent dessert without the guilt. The balance of protein, fat, and carbohydrates makes them a delightful addition to your dessert repertoire. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to create a batch of these irresistible Caramel-Fudge Turtle Cookies that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 12  individually wrapped caramels 
  • 36 servings eggs for on cookie mix pouch
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • cup topping hot
  • tablespoon milk 
  • 36  pecans 
  • pouch sugar cookie mix 

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Make cookie dough as directed on package, stirring in flour.
  2. Roll dough into 1-inch balls; place about 2 inches apart on Reynolds Parchment Paper lined cookie sheets.
  3. Bake at 375F 11 to 12 minutes or until set. Cool 1 minute; place cookies on cooling rack.
  4. Microwave caramels and milk uncovered on High 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds, stirring once, until caramels are melted. Dip one side of each cookie at an angle into caramel mixture to coat top half; spread if necessary. If caramel thickens, add up to 1 teaspoon additional milk and reheat.
  5. Spread about 1 teaspoon fudge topping on top of each cookie.
  6. Place pecan half on topping.
  7. Let stand about 15 minutes until toppings are set.

Nutrition Facts

Calories171kcal
Protein15.91%
Fat36.93%
Carbs47.16%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5.22
Glycemic Load
1.91
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
5.1373913597478%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.15mg
Delphinidin
0.1mg
Catechin
0.1mg
Epigallocatechin
0.08mg
Epicatechin
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:170.78kcal
8.54%
Fat:6.98g
10.73%
Saturated Fat:1.89g
11.82%
Carbohydrates:20.04g
6.68%
Net Carbohydrates:19.66g
7.15%
Sugar:11.75g
13.06%
Cholesterol:164.05mg
54.68%
Sodium:139.39mg
6.06%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.76g
13.53%
Selenium:13.96µg
19.95%
Vitamin B2:0.23mg
13.32%
Phosphorus:103.86mg
10.39%
Vitamin B5:0.72mg
7.21%
Vitamin B12:0.41µg
6.82%
Folate:24.43µg
6.11%
Vitamin D:0.88µg
5.9%
Manganese:0.11mg
5.49%
Iron:0.99mg
5.49%
Vitamin A:240.63IU
4.81%
Vitamin E:0.72mg
4.8%
Zinc:0.72mg
4.8%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
4.09%
Copper:0.08mg
3.95%
Calcium:34.93mg
3.49%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.99%
Magnesium:11.74mg
2.93%
Potassium:98.65mg
2.82%
Fiber:0.38g
1.53%