Turtle Cookies

 **Irresistible Turtle Cookies: A Decadent Treat Made Easy**  

Craving a cookie that’s equal parts gooey, crunchy, and chocolatey? These Turtle Cookies are here to satisfy your sweet tooth in the most indulgent way possible. Picture this: rich chocolate cookie dough rolled in crunchy pecans and chocolate chips, then filled with luscious, gooey caramel. Sound like a dream? It gets even better—they’re a breeze to make, thanks to a little shortcut that will have you savoring every bite in no time!  

**What Makes These Cookies So Special?**  

- **A Symphony of Textures:** Chewy chocolate cookie, crunchy pecans, and molten caramel. Every bite is a flavor-packed adventure.  

- **Quick and Easy Prep:** Start with a trusty brownie mix for that deep chocolate base, saving you time without sacrificing flavor.  

- **Perfect for Any Occasion:** Whether it’s a holiday gathering or a midweek treat, these cookies are guaranteed to impress.  

**How to Make These Turtle Delights:**  

1. **Whip up the dough:** Start with your brownie mix to create a rich, chocolatey cookie base. No need to fuss over complicated recipes—just mix, roll, and bake.  

2. **Add some crunch:** Roll the dough in a blend of chopped pecans and mini chocolate chips. This simple step adds a satisfying crunch and an extra layer of chocolate goodness.  

3. **The caramel crown:** Make a little dent in each cookie and fill it with gooey caramel. Watch as the caramel melts slightly, creating a sticky, sweet center that’s utterly irresistible.  

**Why You'll Love Them:**  

These cookies aren’t just easy to make—they’re a total crowd-pleaser. Serve them with a tall glass of milk, a steaming cup of coffee, or as part of a dessert spread. No matter how you enjoy them, one thing’s for sure: you won’t be able to stop at just one.  

Ready to turn your kitchen into a dessert wonderland? Bake a batch of Turtle Cookies and treat yourself to the ultimate sweet indulgence!

Ingredients

• ▢1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
• ▢1/2 cup chopped pecans
• ▢1 18.3-ounce box brownie mix
• ▢1/4 cup flour
• ▢1/4 cup vegetable oil
• ▢1 egg
• ▢2 tablespoons water
• ▢20 soft caramels
• ▢flaky sea salt for topping, optional

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350℉ and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Pour the mini chocolate chips and chopped pecans in a shallow bowl and set aside.
3. 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips,1/2 cup chopped pecans
4. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the brownie mix, flour, oil, egg and water.
5. 1 18.3-ounce box brownie mix,1/4 cup flour,1/4 cup vegetable oil,1 egg,2 tablespoons water
6. Shape about 1 1/2 tablespoons of dough around a caramel.
7. 20 soft caramels
8. Dip the ball of dough into the shallow bowl of chocolate chips and pecans; press down so they stick to the ball of dough.
9. Place the cookies (chip + pecan side up) onto the prepared baking sheets, making sure you have about 2 inches between each cookie.
10. Bake one sheet at a time for 10-12 minutes.
11. Remove from the oven, sprinkle with sea salt (if desired) and let cool for a few minutes before removing to a wire rack.
12. flaky sea salt

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