Easy Turtle Bars Recipe
These Easy Turtle Bars are a delightful treat that combines a buttery crust, rich caramel pecan layer, and a decadent chocolate topping. Perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 16-20 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
For the Caramel Pecan Layer:
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 2/3 cup butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
For the Chocolate Topping:
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
Optional Garnishes:
- Extra chopped pecans
- Sea salt flakes
- Drizzled caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Create Crust: Mix flour and brown sugar, then cut in cold butter to form a crumbly mixture. Press into the pan.
- Add Pecans: Spread pecan halves over the crust.
- Make Caramel: Cook butter and brown sugar until bubbly, then pour over pecans and crust.
- Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Add Chocolate: Sprinkle chocolate chips over hot bars, let soften, then spread into an even layer.
Notes
- For a more decadent touch, drizzle extra caramel sauce over the finished bars.
- Sprinkle sea salt flakes on top for a sweet and salty contrast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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