Description
Indulge in the delightful charm of Turtle Thumbprint Cookies, where buttery dough meets rich chocolate, gooey caramel, and crunchy pecans. These enchanting treats are perfect for any occasion, be it a festive celebration or a cozy afternoon pick-me-up. With their whimsical appearance and explosion of flavors, these cookies will have everyone reaching for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Mix in the egg until well combined. Gradually fold in the dry mixture until crumbly yet cohesive.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls; place them on prepared baking sheets spaced apart.
- Gently press your thumb into the center of each ball to create an indentation.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden. Remove from the oven, cool slightly, then fill each thumbprint with caramel sauce followed by chocolate chips and pecans.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg