Chocolate Chip Turtle Pudding Cookies

Chocolate Chip Turtle Pudding Cookies 2 c flour 1 tsp baking soda ½ tsp salt 3.4 oz box vanilla instant pudding ¾ c unsalted butter, melted 1 tbsp vanilla 1 cup brown sugar ½ cup white sugar 1 egg, plus 1 egg yolk, room temperature ¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips ¾ cup roughly chopped pecan halves ¾ cup caramel bits Whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and pudding mix. Set aside. Beat melted butter with sugars together in a large mixing bowl. Beat in the vanilla and then add in the egg and egg yolk and continue beating until the mixture is light and creamy. Add in the dry ingredients and mix just until combined. Stir in the chocolate chips, pecans, and caramel bits. Scoop out about ¼ cup of dough and form into a ball. Place on a parchment lined baking sheet or plate. Continue until all dough has been used. Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Space cookies about 3 inches apart on a parchment line baking sheet and bake for 15 to 17 minutes. The cookies are done when the edges are golden. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 10 minutes before moving. Store in an airtight container.