Mexican Turtle Cookies
Mexican Turtle Cookies
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These turtle cookies are further infused some Mexican flavors that will really make your taste buds sing!
These turtle cookies are spiked with the delicately intoxicating flavor of Mexican cinnamon, the warm spiciness of Mexican vanilla beans and the subtle heat of ground red chilies while the chocolate flavor is accentuated?by some quality chocolate extract.
Mexican vanilla?a wonderfully rich sweet, woody and spicy flavor profile. ?It pairs especially well with chocolate and warm spices like the cinnamon in these cookies. ?(Here’s a helpful guide about the different kinds of vanilla extracts and how to use them.)
Pure chocolate extract?is crafted from top quality cocoa beans and is the ultimate secret to punching up the chocolate flavor in any chocolate baked goods.
Combine those flavors with rich chocolate, toasted pecans and oozing chewy caramel and you have these deliciously unforgettable Mexican Chocolate Caramel Pecan Cookies!
No Summer barbecue or picnic is complete without dessert and for any outdoor eating occasion mess-less finger foods are always welcome.
A fuss-free sweet treat, the cookie dough can be made way advance so all you have to do is pop them in the oven for 10 minutes just before serving. ?For some heightened eating pleasure set out a tub of vanilla ice cream with some bowls and your guests can enjoy the two in combination – irresistible!
Ready to bake some Mexican Turtle Cookies?
Mexican Turtle Cookies Recipe?
Let’s get started!
Cream the butter and sugar.
Add the eggs and beat until combined.
Add the Mexican Vanilla Extract and the Pure Chocolate Extract and beat to combine.
Combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon and chili.
Add the flour mixture to the wet mixture in thirds, beating between additions just until combined.
Add the chopped pecans, caramel and chocolate chips and stir until combined.
Place a rounded spoonful of cookie dough on a lined cookie sheet.
To make the cookies look extra pretty, have some extra chopped pecans, caramels and chocolate chips on hand to place on the top of the cookies before you bake them.
Place a piece of pecan, caramel and a couple of chocolate chips on the unbaked cookies.
Bake the cookies in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F for 8-10 minutes. ?Let them cool on the rack for 2-3 minutes before removing them to a wire rack.
Enjoy!
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Mexican Turtle Cookies
Kimbelry Killebrew
These chocolate, caramel, and pecan turtle cookies are given a delicious Mexican twist!
Prep Time 15 minsCook Time 8 minsTotal Time 23 mins
Course DessertCuisine American
Servings 28Calories 230 kcal
Ingredients??1 cup butter , room temperature1 cup sugar1 cup brown sugar2 large eggs2 teaspoons quality pure Mexican vanilla extract1 teaspoons quality pure chocolate extract2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup quality cocoa powder1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground Mexican ceylon (or substitute regular cinnamon)1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans1/2 cup chopped caramelsExtra chopped pecans caramels and pecans for topping the unbaked cookies
Instructions?Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.Cream the butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl. Add the eggs and beat until combined. Add the vanilla and chocolate extracts and beat to combine.In a separate bowl combine the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, cinnamon and cayenne. Beat the dry mixture into the wet mixture in three parts, beating after each addition just until combined. Stir in the chocolate chips, toasted pecans and caramels.Place rounded spoonfuls of cookie dough onto a lined cookie sheet. Place a pecan, caramel and a couple of chocolate chips on each mound. Bake for 8-10 minutes.Let the cookies cool on the cookie sheet for 2-3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
