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turtle cookie cups

Delicious turtle cookie cups combining chewy cookies, homemade caramel, and rich chocolate ganache.
Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 24
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup light corn syrup
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup chopped pecans divided
  • 0.1 teaspoon kosher salt

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray muffin tins with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the light brown sugar, granulated sugar, and butter until well incorporated. Add vanilla extract and eggs, and mix until combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and kosher salt.
  4. Gradually add the flour mixture to the sugar mixture, mixing until well combined.
  5. 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.
  6. Bake the cookie cups for 10-12 minutes, or until they turn golden brown.
  7. 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.
  8. Let the cookie cups cool as you make the caramel.
  9. 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.
  10. Continue cooking until the mixture reaches 236°F on a candy thermometer, stirring constantly (about 15-18 minutes).
  11. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and heavy cream. Heat in 20-second increments in the microwave, stirring after each, until melted and smooth.
  12. Remove the cooled cookie cups from the muffin tins. Fill each with 1 tablespoon caramel, 1 tablespoon ganache, and ½ teaspoon chopped pecans.
  13. Drizzle with extra caramel and sprinkle with kosher salt.

Notes

This recipe makes 24 adorable turtle cookie cups perfect for any occasion.