These Chocolate Turtle Cookies are ultra decadent, soft, and delicious. Any chocolate lover will go crazy for this delicious cookie recipe!
Chocolate turtle cookies are a hit all year long, but we especially love them in the fall. The chocolate cookie base in this recipe is an incredible mix between a brownie and a cookie, and it is decadently divine. Just when we think we’ve found our new favorite cookie recipe, we are always blown away by another one. So, at least for today, chocolate turtle cookies are our new favorite cookie, and we are sure you will agree!
Caramel Options in Chocolate Turtle Cookies:
You can use unwrapped caramel candies in this recipe (as show in the photos) or you can use caramel bits. Caramel bits are little round bits of caramel that are easily melted. Sometimes you can only find these in your grocery store during the fall–holiday baking season–so be on the lookout!
Nuts:
If you want to make it clear that there are nuts in these cookies, I recommend placing some halved pecans right on top in a decorative fashion. Not only will this be a clear indicator of nuts, it also adds a bit of style to them.
Are walnuts optional?
The price of nuts is always fluctuating. You can easily substitute walnuts in this recipe for a similarly delicious cookie treat. I guess they won’t technically be “turtle” cookies at that point, but your secret is safe with me!
Storage Instructions:
These cookies should be stored in an airtight container once cooled. Be sure to cool the cookies completely before storing. The cookies should be stored in one layer to prevent the caramel from being transferred off the tops and onto the bottoms of other cookies. You can easily do this in a plastic bag, or you can use a Tupperware container.
If you like this recipe, you may be interested in these other delicious cookie recipes:
- Chocolate Sugar Cookies
- Old Fashioned Gingerbread Cookies
- Chocolate Kiss Cookies
- Triple Chocolate Cookies
Watch the video below where Rachel will walk you through every step of this recipe. Sometimes it helps to have a visual, and we’ve always got you covered with our cooking show. You can find the complete collection of recipes on YouTube, Facebook Watch, or our Facebook Page, or right here on our website with their corresponding recipes.
They are great.
What are the ingredient measurements in cups, etc ???
Both American and metric measurements are listed above in the recipe. The default is cups.
Do these freeze well?
Yes they do!
i couldn’t wait to try this recipe! They’re smelling amazing in the oven but they’re still in the shape of a ball and haven’t flattened out! What could I have done wrong? I feel like I followed the recipe to a T. We’ll see how they taste 🙂
Don’t worry, thicker cookies stay in a ball for quite some time in the oven but end up turning cookie shaped right near the end 🙂
So happy I came across this. I bake all of the Italian cookies for christmas every year and I always add some form of a new cookie and I have now found it. Two questions. Can you make these smaller as in 1 tbl size. Feel the 2 tbl would be to big for cookie trays and how long do you think they would stay fresh if they are in zip lock bags or good tupperware?
Yes, you can make smaller cookies. They are best when eaten within 3-5 days.
Can you use margarine? I have a lactose child and butter makes her sick
Yes, the texture will just be slightly different.
Looks delicious!! I’am gonna try them today!!
Can this recipe be made without cocoa powder ? The same receipe just minus cocoa powder ?
Not sure what that would be like but it is worth a try! You can replace the cocoa powder with cornstarch to keep the right balance of ingredients.
Anxious to try these, the churros, & the garlic shrimp! Thx
Does the caramel thicken up? Wanting to send my friend some but worried the caramel will take forever to harden for packaging. Ty ♡
It never gets completely hard as that would be unpleasant to eat.
I’m going to cut Carmel’s in quarters and put inside the dough then roll them up before baking
I never comment on recipe websites, but these cookies are worth the time. These are probably the best cookies I’ve ever made, after sharing with my family and friends I already have requests for more cookies. I followed the directions exactly and they turned out perfect.
Yay! I’m so glad you liked them. I totally agree with you, these things are dangerously good!
What’s the difference between baking caramels and regular Kraft caramels?
I made the cookies… sooooo delicious. I have a small problem they are so thin & flat. They started to spread over the parchment paper after 5 minutes in the oven.
Can I make the recipe without pecans? Will the measurements be the same?
Thank you
If you watch the video I give you a great tip for the spreading. Simply pop them into the fridge or freezer for 30 minutes before baking and you will have much less spreading. You can make the recipe without the pecans without changing any other measurements.