Turtle Cookies Recipe
🕒 Cook Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 30 minutes
🥣 Servings: 24 cookies
Description:
Indulge in the decadent delight of Turtle Cookies! These buttery treats are filled with gooey caramel, encased in crunchy nuts, and topped with a luscious layer of chocolate. Despite their gourmet appearance, they’re surprisingly easy and quick to make, ensuring that your friends and family will be impressed by your culinary prowess without knowing how effortless they are to whip up!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup butter, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 1/2 cups chopped nuts (such as pecans or walnuts)
- 1/2 cup caramel filling
- 1 cup melted chocolate
Instructions:
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Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
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Melt chocolate: Start by melting the chocolate using your preferred method.
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Electric Mixer Method:
- In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and confectioners’ sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour and milk, mixing until just combined.
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Food Processor Method:
- If using a food processor, cut the cold butter into 1-inch chunks and process with the sugar until smooth.
- Add the vanilla extract and pulse until combined.
- Gradually add the flour and pulse until combined.
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Combine both methods:
- Turn the dough onto a piece of wax paper and press it into a 6×4-inch rectangle.
- Using a knife, cut the dough into 24 equal cubes (1×1 inch), then roll each cube into a ball.
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Coat with nuts: Roll each cookie ball in beaten egg whites, then coat them generously in the chopped nuts.
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Arrange on baking sheet: Place the cookies 1 1/2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet.
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Make indentation: Using your finger or the greased end of a wooden spoon, make an indentation in the center of each cookie.
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Bake: Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the bottoms of the cookies are lightly browned.
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Fill with caramel: Once out of the oven, fill the indentations in the cookies with caramel filling and let them cool for 10 minutes.
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Add chocolate topping: Drizzle or pour melted chocolate over each cookie to cover the caramel center.
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Set and serve: Allow the chocolate to set before serving.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 184.5
- Total Fat: 12.6g
- Saturated Fat: 5.7g
- Cholesterol: 21.8mg
- Sodium: 121.6mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 15.6g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.1g
- Sugar: 5.4g
- Protein: 3.3g
Recipe Notes:
- These Turtle Cookies are perfect for any occasion, from holiday gatherings to everyday indulgences.
- Experiment with different nuts or add a sprinkle of sea salt for a unique twist on this classic recipe.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, if they last that long!
