Simple & Delicious Turtle Cookies Recipe

Cookies
1 Start by whisking the all-purpose flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and sea salt together in a medium bowl. This ensures even distribution of the leavening and prevents clumps.
2 In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar with a paddle attachment for about 1–2 minutes until light and fluffy.
3 Mix in the vanilla extract, the egg, and the egg yolk until just combined.
4 Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing only until the dough comes together. Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and larger pecan pieces. 
5 Scrape down the bowl to make sure everything is evenly mixed. Cover and chill the dough in the fridge for 30–60 minutes - this extra time helps prevent too much spread & the flavors deepen.
Assembly & Baking
7 Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet or cookie sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
8 Scoop cookie dough using a 3-tablespoon cookie scoop. Make a small indentation in the center, tuck a chewy caramel inside, then fold the dough around it.
9 Roll the outside of the dough balls in the smaller pecan pieces, pressing gently so they stick. Place on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2½ inches between each.
10 Bake for about 11 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers still look slightly underbaked.
11 Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.