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Turtle Bars

Decadent Turtle Bars That Melt in Your Mouth

These Turtle Bars are a delightful dessert featuring rich chocolate, gooey caramel, and crunchy pecans, all on a buttery shortbread crust.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup cold butter provides richness and helps create a flaky crust
  • 1 cup brown sugar adds sweetness and depth
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour forms the base structure of the crust
For the Caramel Pecan Layer
  • 1 cup chopped pecans provides crunch and nuttiness; can substitute with walnuts
  • 1 cup caramel sauce offers gooey sweetness; use homemade or store-bought
For the Topping
  • 1 cup chocolate chips creates the smooth topping; semi-sweet or dark chocolate can be used
  • Optional Garnishes sea salt or an additional layer of chopped pecans for added texture

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Small saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Easy Turtle Bars
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, cream together cold butter, brown sugar, and all-purpose flour until it resembles coarse crumbs. Press into the bottom of a greased baking dish. Bake for about 15 minutes until lightly golden.
  2. While the crust is baking, melt caramel sauce in a saucepan over low heat. Stir in chopped pecans until coated. Pour the caramel mixture over the warm crust and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until bubbly.
  3. Remove from the oven and sprinkle chocolate chips over the hot caramel layer, allowing them to sit for about 5 minutes. Spread melted chocolate into a smooth layer.
  4. Let the Turtle Bars cool at room temperature for at least 1 hour. Consider chilling in the refrigerator for another 30 minutes for easier cutting. Slice into squares and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or refrigerate for a firmer texture. Freeze for up to 3 months.

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