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.

Zonika Putter
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I love how these turtle cookie cups can be customized to your own taste. You can use different types of chocolate, caramel, and nuts to create different flavor combinations.


Renee
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These turtle cookie cups are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They're easy to make, look impressive, and taste delicious.


Alamin Vai Officials
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I had some trouble getting the cookie cups to hold their shape, but other than that, these turtle cookie cups were a breeze to make. They turned out great and were a big hit with my family.


Jeremiah Morris
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These turtle cookie cups are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still pretty good. I think I'll try making them with a different type of chocolate next time.


Malik Hammadahmad
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These turtle cookie cups are the perfect dessert for chocolate lovers. They're rich and decadent, and the combination of chocolate, caramel, and pecans is irresistible.


Ch Umair Ali
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I love that these turtle cookie cups can be made ahead of time. It makes them perfect for parties or potlucks.


black mastar
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These turtle cookie cups are a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth. They're rich and decadent, but they're also easy to make.


Sk Noman
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I've made these turtle cookie cups several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Patrick Mutondo
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These turtle cookie cups are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and they're sure to impress your guests.


Jeffy Jeffy
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I made these turtle cookie cups for my husband's birthday and he loved them. They're so easy to make and they look really impressive.


Gibson Awewoli
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These turtle cookie cups are the perfect combination of sweet and salty. The chocolate and caramel are rich and decadent, while the pecans add a nice crunch. I love that they're also so easy to make.


Matthew Davenport
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I wasn't sure how these turtle cookie cups would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were so easy to make and they tasted amazing. I will definitely be making them again.


KD Turjo
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These turtle cookie cups are a great way to use up leftover chocolate and caramel. They're also a fun project to do with kids.


Steven Gabbard
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I love how versatile these turtle cookie cups are. You can use different types of chocolate, caramel, and nuts to create different flavor combinations. I've even made them with peanut butter cups instead of caramel.


mari one
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These turtle cookie cups are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They're easy to make, look impressive, and taste delicious.


Elecious Quaye
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I had some trouble getting the caramel to the right consistency, but other than that, these turtle cookie cups were a breeze to make. They turned out great and were a big hit with my family.


Awais Akram
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These turtle cookie cups were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. They're definitely a fun and easy dessert to make.


Zaeem Abbas
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I made these turtle cookie cups for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they look really impressive.


Pauline tiphany
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OMG! These turtle cookie cups are to die for! The cookies are crispy and the filling is creamy and decadent. I love the combination of chocolate, caramel, and pecans. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Nilay Bandhu NAHA
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These turtle cookie cups were an absolute delight! The combination of chocolate, caramel, and pecans was divine, and the cookie cups were the perfect vessel to hold all that goodness. I followed the recipe exactly and had no problems. The cookies tur