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Delicious Turtle Thumbprint Cookies

These soft and chewy cookies are filled with chocolate and caramel, topped with crunchy pecans for a delightful treat perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt To taste
Toppings
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans Or any preferred nuts

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Mix in the egg yolk and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture until a dough forms.
Baking
  1. Roll the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on ungreased baking sheets. Press your thumb into the center of each ball to create an indentation.
  2. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  3. Remove cookies from the oven and while warm, fill each thumbprint with chocolate chips and drizzle caramel sauce over the top. Sprinkle with chopped pecans.
Cooling
  1. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Cookies can be customized by adding more chocolate, sea salt, or cinnamon. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.