Turtle Cookies - Easy Chocolate Caramel Cookie Recipe - Zest Plate

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour (125g).
• 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder (28g).
• 1/4 teaspoon salt.
• 1/2 cup butter (113g).
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar (134g).
• 1 large egg, separated.
• 2 tablespoons milk.
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
• 1 cup finely chopped pecans.
• 2/3 cup caramel bits or caramels.
• 1/2 teaspoon water.
• 2 ounces semi-sweet chocolate (optional).