Description
Turtle Thumbprint Cookies are a quintessential treat that harmoniously blends soft, chewy cookie dough with a luscious caramel center, topped with crunchy pecans and drizzled with rich chocolate. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies not only deliver on flavor but also evoke nostalgic memories of baking with loved ones. Bake up a batch and indulge in these delightful bites that are sure to impress both family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Mix in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour while mixing on low speed until just blended.
- Scoop about a tablespoon of dough onto prepared baking sheets; use your thumb to create an indentation in each cookie.
- Fill each thumbprint with caramel sauce and sprinkle chopped pecans on top.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown around the edges but soft in the center.
- Once cooled slightly, melt the chocolate chips and drizzle over each cookie.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (25g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg