Chocolate-Caramel Turtle Cookies

Health score
1%
Chocolate-Caramel Turtle Cookies
100 min.
48
114kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Chocolate-Caramel Turtle Cookies, a perfect treat for any dessert lover! With a rich combination of buttery dough, chewy caramel, and crunchy pecans, these cookies are not just a dessert; they are a celebration of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more.

Imagine biting into a warm cookie, the soft chocolatey exterior giving way to a gooey caramel center, all while the toasted pecans add a satisfying crunch. These cookies are not only delicious but also visually appealing, resembling adorable little turtles that are sure to impress your family and friends. Whether you're hosting a gathering, celebrating a special occasion, or simply treating yourself, these cookies are the perfect addition to any dessert table.

With a preparation time of just 100 minutes, you can whip up a batch of 48 cookies that are sure to be a hit. The balance of flavors, from the sweetness of the caramel to the richness of the cocoa, makes each bite a delightful experience. Plus, with only 114 calories per cookie, you can enjoy them without the guilt! So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a batch of these scrumptious Chocolate-Caramel Turtle Cookies that will have everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • 0.8 cup butter softened
  • 48  rolos (from 13-oz bag)
  •  eggs 
  • 1.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • 2.5 cups pecans 
  • 0.5 cup sugar 
  • 0.3 cup cocoa powder unsweetened
  • teaspoon vanilla 
  • 0.5 cup water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • hand mixer
  • spatula

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375F (if using dark or nonstick cookie sheet, heat oven to 350F). In medium bowl, soak pecans in water while making dough; drain well.
  2. In medium bowl, beat sugar, butter, vanilla and egg with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. On low speed, beat in flour and cocoa until dough forms.
  3. On ungreased cookie sheets, for each cookie, arrange 5 pecans to look like head and legs of a turtle. Shape dough by rounded teaspoonfuls into 1-inch balls.
  4. Place 1 ball on top of each group of 5 pecans, pressing lightly into pecans with palm of hand.
  5. Bake 7 to 10 minutes or until set. Immediately press 1 caramel gently onto top of each cookie; let stand 5 minutes to soften caramel. Use small spatula to flatten candy slightly.
  6. Remove cookies from cookie sheets to cooling racks.

Nutrition Facts

Calories114kcal
Protein4.78%
Fat60.9%
Carbs34.32%

Properties

Glycemic Index
3.23
Glycemic Load
3.63
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
2.364782574708%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.55mg
Delphinidin
0.38mg
Catechin
0.66mg
Epigallocatechin
0.29mg
Epicatechin
0.92mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.12mg
Quercetin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:114.38kcal
5.72%
Fat:8.02g
12.33%
Saturated Fat:1.85g
11.57%
Carbohydrates:10.16g
3.39%
Net Carbohydrates:9.34g
3.4%
Sugar:6.15g
6.83%
Cholesterol:4.13mg
1.38%
Sodium:46.35mg
2.02%
Alcohol:0.03g
100%
Alcohol %:0.15%
100%
Protein:1.42g
2.83%
Manganese:0.28mg
13.82%
Vitamin B1:0.07mg
4.47%
Copper:0.09mg
4.29%
Fiber:0.82g
3.28%
Phosphorus:28.69mg
2.87%
Vitamin A:141.97IU
2.84%
Selenium:1.88µg
2.68%
Magnesium:9.58mg
2.4%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.37%
Iron:0.42mg
2.31%
Folate:8.89µg
2.22%
Zinc:0.3mg
2.03%
Vitamin E:0.26mg
1.74%
Vitamin B3:0.31mg
1.52%
Calcium:15.15mg
1.51%
Potassium:46.33mg
1.32%