Easy Turtle Cookies
Only three ingredients to have all the flavors you know and love from classic turtle candies!
Servings: 24 cookies
Cost: $4.28
Equipment
- Sheet pan (15" x 10")
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
Ingredients
- 1 (16-ounce) package (ready to bake) chocolate-chip cookie dough refrigerated, see note 1
- 1 (4.7-ounce) package turtles candies I used DeMet’s Original Turtles found at Smith’s/Kroger
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips milk, dark, or semi-sweet
- 1/4 teaspoon shortening optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven according to cookie package directions. Bake cookies on parchment or silicone lined sheet pans according to package directions.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 2 minutes, then press a turtle candy into the center of each cookie. Let cool 3 minutes, then remove from cookie sheets to cooling racks. (Cool completely, about 30 minutes.)
- Once cooled, place the chocolate chips (and shortening if desired; makes it a little easier to drizzle) in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in bursts of 15 seconds, stirring between each burst for 10 seconds until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
- Spoon the melted chocolate in a drizzle over each cookie.
- Allow to set up at room temperature. Best enjoyed within 2–3 days.
Video
Notes
Note 1: Not a fan of store-bought cookies? You can use this cookie recipe to make a homemade cookie dough.
Storage: Store leftover turtle cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days. For longer storage, keep them in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 121kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 89mg | Fiber: 0.9g | Sugar: 10g