Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsGrand Street CafeTurtles Recipe

Turtles Recipe

Inspired by Grand Street Cafe
Time45m
Serves24

Make Turtles Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Cookies

Caramel Filling

Method

  1. 1

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking.

  2. 2

    In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

  3. 3

    In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.

  4. 4

    Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.

  5. 5

    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.

Assembly

  1. 6

    Scoop the Dough

    Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

  2. 7

    Bake the Cookies

    Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set but the centers are still soft.

  3. 8

    Add Caramel

    Remove the cookies from the oven and immediately press a small indentation in the center of each cookie. Fill each indentation with caramel sauce.

  4. 9

    Sprinkle Toppings

    Sprinkle chopped pecans and chocolate chips on top of each cookie with caramel sauce.

Final Steps

  1. 10

    Cool the Cookies

    Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

  2. 11

    Serve and Enjoy

    Once cooled, serve your delicious turtles and enjoy!

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