Turtle Thumbprint Cookies Rezept

Indulge in pure decadence with these Turtle Thumbprint Cookies! A perfect blend of buttery shortbread, gooey caramel, crunchy pecans, and rich chocolate, these cookies are a delightful twist on the classic turtle candy. Easy to make and irresistible to eat, they're the ultimate treat for any occasion.

Vorbereitung 75 Min.
Kochzeit 97 Min.
Kalorien 210.5 kcal
Eiweiß 4g
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Zutaten für Turtle Thumbprint Cookies

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 14 oz (about 1 cup) caramels
  • Pecan halves (1 per cookie)
  • 1 tablespoon shortening
  • 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup heavy cream

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Zubereitung von Turtle Thumbprint Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened butter and ¾ cup granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 2 large egg yolks and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. Gradually add 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
  6. Roll dough into 1-inch balls.
  7. Place balls 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 7-10 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden.
  9. Let cookies cool completely on baking sheets.
  10. While cookies cool, prepare the caramel filling: Combine 14 oz (about 1 cup) caramels and ¼ cup heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl.
  11. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth and melted.
  12. Spoon about ½ teaspoon of caramel filling into the center of each cooled cookie.
  13. Top each with a pecan half.
  14. Prepare the chocolate topping: Melt 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon shortening in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  15. Drizzle melted chocolate over the caramel filling.
  16. Let stand for at least 2 hours, or until chocolate is set.
  17. Enjoy your delicious Turtle Thumbprint Cookies!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

55g

Fat

28g

Carbs

7g

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Wie lange dauert die Zubereitung von Turtle Thumbprint Cookies?

Turtle Thumbprint Cookies dauert insgesamt etwa 172 Minuten – ungefähr 75 Minuten Vorbereitung und 97 Minuten Kochzeit.

Wie viele Kalorien hat Turtle Thumbprint Cookies?

Turtle Thumbprint Cookies hat etwa 210.5 Kalorien pro Portion, mit ungefähr 4 g Eiweiß, 7 g Kohlenhydraten und 20 g Fett.

Welche Zutaten brauche ich für Turtle Thumbprint Cookies?

Die wichtigsten Zutaten für Turtle Thumbprint Cookies sind Butter, Sugar, Egg Yolks, Vanilla, Flour, Caramels. Die vollständige Liste mit Mengenangaben findest du oben.

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