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Turtle Thumbprint Cookies

"Turtle thumbprint cookies are brimming with different textures between the soft cookie base, the richly smooth caramel filling, and the nutty pecan crunch on the outside. These turtle thumbprint cookies begin with a soft chocolate cookie dough base that’s studded with crunchy pecans and then filled with a smooth and creamy caramel center. These cookies are brimming with different textures between the soft cookie base, the richly smooth caramel filling, and the nutty pecan crunch on the outside. "
Serves42
Preparation Time40 min
Cooking Time10 min
Cooking MethodOven
Cooking Vessel SizeStand Mixer, Baking Sheets, measuring cups, Cookie Scoop
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup Unsalted Butter
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/3 cup Light Brown Sugar
- 1 Egg
- 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
- 1 1/2 cup All Purpose Flour
- 1/3 cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- 1/8 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1 1/2 cup Pecans
- 20 Baking Caramels
- 2 tablespoon Heavy Cream
- 1/4 cup Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
- Flanked Sea Salt
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In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix the butter, granulated and brown sugars together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes, scraping the sides as needed.
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Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix again until smooth. Set aside.
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