✨ Introduction

Chocolate Turtle Cookies are the perfect marriage of soft chocolate dough, gooey caramel, and crunchy pecans. They’re inspired by the classic “turtle” candies that have been cherished since the early 1900s, but transformed into a holiday-worthy cookie that vanishes from plates faster than you can set them down.
Whether they’re for a cookie swap, a family gathering, or just a cozy night in, these cookies bring a nostalgic warmth with every bite.

🥣 Ingredients

For the Chocolate Cookie Dough

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ⅔ cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Coating & Filling

• 1 ½ cups finely chopped pecans
• 20–24 soft caramel candies (or homemade caramel squares)
• 3 tablespoons heavy cream

Optional Chocolate Drizzle

• ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon neutral oil (optional, for shine)