If you love the combination of chocolate, caramel pieces, and crunchy pecans, these Simple & Delicious Turtle Cookies are for you. This recipe is designed so that even new bakers can feel confident pulling a batch of beautiful cookies from the oven.

Cookies Start by whisking the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and sea salt together in a medium bowl. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar with a paddle attachment for about 1–2 minutes until light and fluffy.

Mix in the vanilla extract, the egg, and the egg yolk until just combined. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing only until the dough comes together. Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and larger pecan pieces.

Scrape down the bowl to make sure everything is evenly mixed. Cover and chill the dough in the fridge for 30–60 minutes – this extra time helps prevent too much spread & the flavors deepen.

Assembly & Baking Scoop cookie dough using a 3-tablespoon cookie scoop. Make a small indentation in the center, tuck a chewy caramel inside, then fold the dough around it. Roll the outside of the dough balls in the smaller pecan pieces, pressing gently so they stick.

Place on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2½ inches between each. Bake for about 11 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly underbaked. Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.