Best 2 Turtle Cookie Cups Recipes

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Are you looking for a fun and delicious treat that will impress your friends and family? Look no further than turtle cookie cups! These bite-sized treats are made with a chocolate chip cookie cup filled with a gooey caramel center and topped with a pecan half. They're perfect for any occasion, from birthday parties to holiday gatherings. Plus, they're so easy to make, even beginner bakers can handle them. So gather your ingredients and preheat your oven, because it's time to make some turtle cookie cups!

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

TURTLE COOKIE CUPS



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The gooey caramel pairs wonderfully with crunchy pecans. For a twist, use white chocolate chips in the cups and drizzle with white chocolate. - Heather King, Frostburg, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 cup Kraft caramel bits
3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
48 pecan halves (about 3/4 cup)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Shape dough into 1-in. balls; place in greased mini-muffin cups. Press evenly onto bottoms and up the sides of cups. Bake 9-11 minutes or until edges are golden brown. With the back of measuring teaspoon, make an indentation in each cup. Immediately sprinkle with 3/4 cup chocolate chips and chopped pecans. Cool in pans 10 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt caramel bits with cream; stir until smooth. Spoon into cups. Top each with a pecan half. In a microwave, melt remaining chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Drizzle over pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 95mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

TURTLE COOKIE CUPS



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These sweet treats are cute as cupcakes, snackable as cookies and as addictive as candy! Yum....

Provided by Valerie Johnson

Categories     Chocolate

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pkg betty crocker double chocolate chunk cookie mix
3 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 Tbsp water
1 egg
36 round milk chocolate-covered chewy caramels, unwrapped
36 pecan halves

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Place miniature paper baking cups in each of 36 mini muffin cups.
  • 2. In large bowl stir cookie mix, oil, water and egg until soft dough forms.
  • 3. Shape dough into 36 1-1/4 inch balls, place in muffin cups. If dough becomes sticky, dust hands with flour.
  • 4. Bake 8 - 9 minutes or until edges are set. Immediately press one milk chocolate-covered caramel into center of each cookie cup.
  • 5. Cool two minutes. Top with pecan halves. Cool completely. Remove from pan with narrow spatula.

Tips:

  • Use a mini muffin pan for the best results. If you don't have a mini muffin pan, you can also use a regular muffin pan, but you will need to adjust the baking time.
  • Be careful not to overfill the muffin cups. The batter should only come about halfway up the cups.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set. They should be slightly soft in the center.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before filling them.
  • For the filling, you can use any type of your favorite frosting or spread. Some popular options include chocolate ganache, peanut butter frosting, or caramel sauce.
  • Top the cookies with chopped nuts, sprinkles, or other decorations before serving.

Conclusion:

Turtle cookie cups are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. They are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create these delicious treats that are sure to impress. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!

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