CHIPS AHOY! Turtles

Name: CHIPS AHOY! Turtles
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 3 oz. semi-sweet baking chocolate, divided; 1 Tbsp. butter; 12 CHIPS AHOY! Cookies; 6 caramels; 2 tsp. milk; 12 pecan halves

These candy topped cookies are a delicious treat for the holidays! What could be more fun to eat that a chocolate chip cookie topped with caramel, pecans and chocolate?

Prep time:

0 min

Total time:

0 h 0 min

Servings:

Makes 1 doz. or 12 servings.

Ingredient list

3 oz. semi-sweet baking chocolate, divided
1 Tbsp. butter
12 CHIPS AHOY! Cookies
6 caramels
2 tsp. milk
12 pecan halves

Directions

Microwave 2 oz. chocolate and butter in microwaveable bowl on HIGH 30 to 45 sec. or until chocolate is almost melted; stir until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended. Spread onto tops of cookies. Let stand 15 min. or until chocolate is firm.

Microwave caramels and milk in small microwaveable bowl 1 min.; stir until smooth. Melt remaining chocolate as directed on package.

Spoon caramel onto centers of cookies; top with nuts. Drizzle with melted chocolate. Let stand 30 min.

Recipe Tips

Gift-Giving
To give as a gift, pack several cookie turtles in decorative container or tin lined with colorful plastic wrap or tissue paper.
Substitute
Substitute 1/2 tsp. chopped pecans for the pecan half on top of each cookie.
Storage Tip
Store in airtight container at room temperature.