Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 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 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.
- 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).
- 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.
- Remove the cooled cookie cups from the muffin tins. Fill each with 1 tablespoon caramel, 1 tablespoon ganache, and ½ teaspoon chopped pecans.
- Drizzle with extra caramel and sprinkle with kosher salt.
Notes
This recipe makes 24 adorable turtle cookie cups perfect for any occasion.
