Turtle Cookie Cups
Turtle Cookie Cups are a heavenly combination of soft and chewy cookies, homemade caramel, rich chocolate ganache, crunchy pecans, and a hint of salt. They are a delightfully indulgent treat made with the classic flavors of a turtle dessert in a cookie cup that is baked in a muffin tin.
Prep Time35 minutes mins
Cook Time12 minutes mins
Total Time47 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Keyword: Turtle Cookie Cups
Servings: 24 cookie cups
Calories: 432kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke--iambaker.net
Cookie Cups
- 1 cup (200 g) light brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks / 227 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 ½ cups (312.5 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Ganache
- 1 cup (168 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup (119 g) heavy cream
Toppings
- ½ cup (54.5 g) chopped pecans, divided
- kosher salt, for sprinkling
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray muffin tins with nonstick cooking spray.
In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the light brown sugar, granulated sugar, and butter until well incorporated. Add the vanilla extract and eggs, and mix until combined.
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and kosher salt.
Gradually add the flour mixture to the sugar mixture, mixing until well combined.
Using a 2-tablespoon scoop, add dough to each muffin cup. Press the dough into the bottom of each cup and up the sides to about halfway.
Bake the cookie cups for 10-12 minutes, or until they turn golden brown.
Remove the cookie cups from the oven. While they are still hot, use a spice jar or a shot glass to press down in the middle of each cup, creating a well.
Let the cookie cups cool as you make the caramel.
Caramel
In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter.
Add sweetened condensed milk, heavy cream, corn syrup, brown sugar, salt, and vanilla. Stir until combined.
Continue cooking until the mixture reaches 236°F on a candy thermometer, stirring constantly (about 15-18 minutes).
Ganache
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and heavy cream. Heat the mixture in 20-second increments in the microwave, stirring after each increment, until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
Assembly
Remove the cooled cookie cups from the muffin tins.
Fill each cookie cup with 1 tablespoon caramel, 1 tablespoon ganache, and ½ teaspoon chopped nuts.
Drizzle with extra caramel and sprinkle with kosher salt.
Serving: 1cookie cup | Calories: 432kcal