Description
Soft and chewy Turtle Pudding Cookies packed with gooey caramel bits, crunchy pecans, and rich chocolate chips. The pudding mix gives these cookies a moist texture that stays fresh for days, making them a decadent, easy-to-make treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 (3.9 oz) box instant chocolate pudding mix
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup caramel bits
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, pudding mix, and baking soda.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, caramel bits, and pecans.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 8–10 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers are slightly soft.
- Let cookies cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes if you prefer thicker cookies.
- Toasting the pecans enhances flavor and crunch.
- Sprinkle sea salt on top before baking for a salted caramel twist.
- Cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months and reheated in the microwave.
- Use dark chocolate chips for a richer chocolate flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
