Description
Indulge in the decadent goodness of these Easy Turtle Bars, featuring layers of buttery crust, crunchy pecans, gooey caramel, and rich chocolate. A perfect treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
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Crust:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
Topping:
- 1 cup pecan halves or chopped pecans
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup caramel sauce or caramel bits
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan by greasing it or lining with parchment paper.
- Mix Crust: In a medium bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, and softened butter until crumbly. Press the mixture into the pan to form the crust.
- Add Pecans and Bake: Sprinkle pecans over the crust and bake for 10 minutes.
- Prepare Caramel: Warm caramel sauce and cream in a saucepan until smooth. Pour over the crust and pecans.
- Final Bake and Top: Bake for 15 more minutes until caramel is bubbly. Sprinkle chocolate chips over the hot bars and spread once melted.
- Cool and Serve: Cool bars, then refrigerate for easier cutting. Cut into squares and enjoy!
Notes
- For a salted caramel twist, sprinkle flaky sea salt over the chocolate layer before it sets.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature or chilled for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
