Simple Turtle Cookie Cups

Simple Turtle Cookie Cups
75 min.
36
110kcal

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If you're looking for a delightful dessert that combines the rich flavors of chocolate, caramel, and nuts, look no further than these Simple Turtle Cookie Cups! Perfect for any occasion, these bite-sized treats are sure to impress your family and friends. With a soft, chewy cookie base and a gooey caramel center, each cookie cup is topped with a crunchy pecan half, creating a perfect balance of textures and flavors.

What makes these cookie cups so special is their simplicity. Using a convenient cookie mix, you can whip up a batch in just over an hour, making them an ideal choice for last-minute gatherings or sweet cravings. The warm, melted chocolate-covered caramel nestled in the center of each cookie cup adds a touch of indulgence that will have everyone coming back for more.

Not only are these Turtle Cookie Cups delicious, but they also offer a fun and interactive baking experience. Kids and adults alike will enjoy shaping the dough and pressing the caramels into the warm cookie cups. Plus, with only 110 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt! So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to create a dessert that will leave a lasting impression. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 36  rolos 
  • pouch basic cookie mix chunk (1 lb 1.5 oz)
  •  eggs 
  • 36  pecans 
  • tablespoons vegetable oil 
  • tablespoon water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • spatula
  • muffin liners

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 375F.
  2. Place miniature paper baking cups in each of 36 mini muffin cups.
  3. In large bowl stir cookie mix, oil, water, and egg until soft dough forms. Shape dough into 36 (1-1/4 inch) balls; place in muffin cups.
  4. Bake 8 to 9 minutes or until edges are set. Immediately press one milk chocolate-covered caramel into center of each cookie cup. Cool two minutes. Top with pecan halves. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  5. Remove from pans with narrow spatula.

Nutrition Facts

Calories110kcal
Protein4%
Fat41.55%
Carbs54.45%

Properties

Glycemic Index
0.28
Glycemic Load
0.01
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
0.83043478688468%

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:109.81kcal
5.49%
Fat:5.01g
7.71%
Saturated Fat:1.37g
8.58%
Carbohydrates:14.77g
4.92%
Net Carbohydrates:14.23g
5.17%
Sugar:10.38g
11.54%
Cholesterol:5.27mg
1.76%
Sodium:27.5mg
1.2%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.09g
2.17%
Manganese:0.06mg
3.17%
Vitamin K:2.33µg
2.22%
Fiber:0.54g
2.15%
Vitamin E:0.19mg
1.27%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.09%
Phosphorus:10.56mg
1.06%
Calcium:10.38mg
1.04%