These Chocolate Turtle Thumbprint Cookies are a delightful treat that combines the rich flavors of chocolate, caramel, and nuts. Perfect for holiday baking, these cookies make an excellent addition to your Christmas cookies collection.
The recipe is simple and fun to make, featuring a buttery cookie base with a chocolate center and a gooey caramel topping. They are sure to impress your family and friends during the festive season.
Delicious Chocolate Turtle Thumbprint Cookies
These thumbprint cookies are made with a soft chocolate cookie dough, filled with melted chocolate and topped with a drizzle of caramel and chopped pecans. The recipe yields about 24 cookies and takes approximately 1 hour from start to finish.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips for filling
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Shape the Cookies: Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet. Use your thumb or the back of a spoon to create an indentation in the center of each cookie.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes. Remove from the oven and immediately press a few chocolate chips into the center of each cookie.
- Add Caramel: Allow the cookies to cool slightly, then drizzle caramel sauce over the chocolate chips and sprinkle with chopped pecans.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cookies cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring them to a wire rack. Enjoy your delicious Chocolate Turtle Thumbprint Cookies!
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 24 cookies
- Calories: 150kcal
- Fat: 8g
- Protein: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
