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These Turtle chocolate chip cookies have everything you love about the classic candy. They’re soft, chewy, and loaded with chocolate, caramel, and pecans!
If you love the iconic Turtle candy, do your taste buds (and inner child) a favor and make this Turtle cookies recipe ASAP! And I mean ASAP, because you won’t even need to chill the dough.
These chocolate Turtle cookies are soft, chewy, and definitely don’t skimp on what makes Turtles so addictive: chocolate, caramel, and pecans.
Perfect for cookie swaps, gifts, or just because, this Turtle cookie recipe with chocolate chips proves that bakery-style treats can still be beginner-friendly.
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Why You’ll Love This Turtle Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
- This easy Turtle cookie recipe uses a no-chill dough, but you can make it in advance. Enjoy chocolate pecan caramel cookies whenever it works best for you!
- Inspired by the classic treat, these Turtle chocolate chip cookies are always a hit. They’re great for potlucks, holiday gifts, or a simple nostalgic treat to brighten your day!
- This homemade Turtle cookies recipe is straightforward! No special tools or fancy techniques needed, and you can always keep them fun with different mix-ins.
Ingredients
All-purpose flour – Use the spoon-and-level method to measure your flour accurately for this chocolate Turtle cookie recipe!
Baking soda – Helps the chocolate chip Turtle cookies spread.
Salt and vanilla extract – They balance and enhance the rich, sweet taste of these Turtle chocolate cookies.
Unsalted butter – Lends moisture, tenderness, and flavor to the Turtle chocolate chip cookies. Make sure your butter is at room temperature for easier creaming!
Light brown sugar and granulated sugar – This Turtle cookie recipe combines white and brown sugar for soft, chewy cookies that bake up perfectly brown.
Eggs – To bind everything together.
Semi-sweet chocolate chips – These pecan Turtle cookies are packed with chocolate inside out! They’re even finished with an extra drizzle of melted chocolate for good measure!
Caramel bits – No chocolate Turtle cookies recipe would be complete without caramel!
Pecans – The caramel Turtle cookies are filled with chopped pecans and then topped with extra nuts.
Ingredient Additions & Substitutions For Turtle Cookies Recipe
Mix-ins
I don’t know about you, but the best cookies in the world are loaded with goodies!
You can swap or add extras like white chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, or chopped caramel squares to your Turtle chocolate chip cookies.
Walnuts
No pecans? No problem!
Walnuts are just as delicious in these chewy caramel Turtle cookies.
Gluten-free flour
Want to learn how to make Turtle cookies that are gluten-free? You can use 1-to-1 gluten-free flour in place of all-purpose flour for GF Turtle pecan cookies.
Tips For Making This Recipe
Get Perfectly Soft and Chewy Cookies
Make sure to measure your flour correctly and remove the Turtle chocolate chip cookies from the oven while their centers are still soft!
Cool the Cookies on the Sheet
To keep them from falling apart, let the Turtle cookies set on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack.
Fill Them with Caramel
Add a gooey caramel surprise to your chocolate chip Turtle cookies by pressing soft caramel candies into the center of larger dough balls. Then, pinch the dough over the caramels and reroll before baking.
Chocolate Turtle Cookies Recipe FAQs
What is the Turtle flavor?
Chocolate, caramel, and pecans make up the so-called Turtle flavor, inspired by the Turtle candy. It’s called “Turtle” because the candy resembles a turtle!
Can you make Turtle chocolate chip cookies ahead of time?
Absolutely! You can make the dough, cover it, and refrigerate it for up to 2 days in advance. For longer storage, flash-freeze the cookie dough balls and keep them in a freezer-safe bag for up to 1 month. Just add an extra minute or two to the baking time when baking from frozen.
Do I have to chill the cookie dough for this Turtle cookies recipe?
You don’t need to chill the dough for these chocolate Turtle cookies, but you’re free to make it in advance. Chilling the dough also yields thicker cookies, which are always fantastic!
What else can I add to this Turtle cookies recipe with chocolate chips?
Besides chocolate chips, caramel bits, and pecans, you can add your own spin to these chocolate Turtle cookies with additions like unsweetened cocoa powder or espresso powder. I think a drizzle of caramel followed by a sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top would also make them even more irresistible!
How long do chocolate chip Turtle cookies last?
These Turtle cookies with chocolate chips will keep well in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. You can also freeze them for up to 3 months.
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Turtle Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
Turtle chocolate chip cookies:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup caramel bits
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
Toppings:
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350ºF and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Once the last egg is fully incorporated, stir in the vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Gently fold in the chocolate chips, caramel bits, and pecans until evenly distributed.
- Scoop the dough using a medium cookie scoop and place the dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. You can press more chocolate chips, pecans, and caramel bits onto each dough ball.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 to 7 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Top with pecan halves and drizzle with melted chocolate before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure to measure your flour correctly and remove the Turtle chocolate chip cookies from the oven while their centers are still soft!
- To keep them from falling apart, let the Turtle cookies set on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Add a gooey caramel surprise to your chocolate chip Turtle cookies by pressing soft caramel candies into the center of larger dough balls. Then, pinch the dough over the caramels and reroll before baking.
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