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by Alea Milham 6 Comments
This recipe for Turtle Candy Chocolate Dipped Oreo Cookies is addictive. I already love my Oreo cookies, and I love turtle candy with the pecan, caramel, and chocolate combination. Combining the two of them is a recipe for perfection. This is a super easy recipe to makeand is going to be a favorite treat for you and your family.
Making turtle candy used to be a long process full of perfectly dipping caramels and pecans. This recipe for Turtle CandyChocolate Dipped Oreo Cookies is so much easier and even better. Instead of dipping everything, you simply layer things into a mold. I love using these round molds for this treat, and keep a few of them on hand so I can make large batches all at one time.
Turtle Candy Dipped Oreo Cookies Recipe
Ingredients:
- 24 Oreo Thins cookies
- 12 Kraft caramels,unwrapped
- 12-ounce bag chocolate chips
- 12 large pecan halves
Items Needed:
Directions:
1. Line a microwave-safe plate with parchment paper. Place 6 Oreo thin cookies, in a circle, on the plate.
2. Place an unwrapped caramel on top of each cookie.
3. Microwave for 12-15 seconds to soften the caramels. Remove from microwave and place an Oreo thin cookie on top of each caramel. Gently press down on each cookie to help spread the warm caramel to the edges.
4. Repeat Steps 1-3 to make 6 additional cookies (12 total).
5. Warm the chocolate chips in a double boiler over medium heat. Stir occasionally until melted and smooth. Transfer to a small microwave-safe bowl for easier handling.
6. Fill each cookie mold 1/3 of the way with the melted chocolate.
7. Place a caramel-filled cookie in each mold, on top of the melted chocolate.
8. Spoon additional melted chocolate on top of each cookie, up to the fill line. Set aside the remaining melted chocolate for later use.
9. Chill for 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden.
10. Line a cookie sheet with wax or parchment paper. Gently pop each cookie out of its mold and place on the lined cookie sheet.
11. Re-heat the melted chocolate in the microwave for 20 to 30 seconds. Drizzle the melted chocolate on top of each Oreo cookie.
12.Immediately place a pecan half on top of the drizzled chocolate.
This turtle candy recipe is so delicious! You’ll never buy another package again. You’ll always make this great option using our favorite chocolate creme cookie!
Printable Recipe for Turtle Candy Chocolate Dipped Oreos
Turtle Candy Chocolate Dipped Oreo Cookies
An easy no-bake dessert made by putting caramel between two Oreos and then topping it with chocolate and topping it with pecans.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Turtle Candy Chocolate Dipped Oreo Cookies
Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes minutes
Total Time 50 minutes minutes
Servings 12
Author Alea Milham
Equipment
Oreo cookie mold
Ingredients
- 24 Oreo Thins cookies
- 12 Kraft caramels unwrapped
- 12 ounce bag chocolate chips
- 12 large pecan halves
Instructions
Line a microwave-safe plate with parchment paper. Place 6 Oreo thin cookies, in a circle, on the plate.
Place an unwrapped caramel on top of each cookie.
Microwave for 12-15 seconds to soften the caramels. Remove from microwave and place an Oreo thin cookie on top of each caramel. Gently press down on each cookie to help spread the warm caramel to the edges.
Repeat Steps 1-3 to make 6 additional cookies (12 total).
Warm the chocolate chips in a double boiler over medium heat. Stir occasionally until melted and smooth. Transfer to a small microwave-safe bowl for easier handling.
Fill each cookie mold ⅓ of the way with the melted chocolate.
Place a caramel-filled cookie in each mold, on top of the melted chocolate.
Spoon additional melted chocolate on top of each cookie, up to the fill line. Set aside the remaining melted chocolate for later use.
Chill for 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden.
Line a cookie sheet with wax or parchment paper. Gently pop each cookie out of its mold and place on the lined cookie sheet.
Re-heat the melted chocolate in the microwave for 20 to 30 seconds. Drizzle the melted chocolate on top of each Oreo cookie.
Immediately place a pecan half on top of the drizzled chocolate.
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About Alea Milham
Alea Milham is the owner of Premeditated Leftovers and the author of Prep-Ahead Meals from Scatch. She shares her tips for saving money and time while reducing waste in her home. Her favorite hobby, gardening, is a frugal source of organic produce for her recipes. She believes it is possible to live fully and eat well while spending less.
Comments
Marcie Kintzel says
Can these cookies be frozen?
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Alea Milham says
I have never frozen these cookies. They would survive the freezer, but the chocolate coating may crack or become discolored in the freezer.
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Roseann Hampton says
These look amazing!
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Lindsay @ The DIY Mommy says
Oh my goodness, these look absolutely delicious!! Cookie and Chocolate combined!!
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Cheryl says
Yummy! Those look really great. But how can something with Oreos and Turtles not be wonderful. I love everything chocolate and always looking for more candy recipes.
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