Easy Turtle Bars Recipe
These Easy Turtle Bars are a decadent treat featuring layers of buttery crust, caramel pecans, and milk chocolate. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 and ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
For the Caramel Pecan Layer:
- 1 cup pecan halves
- ⅔ cup butter
- ½ 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang.
- Create the crust: Combine flour and brown sugar, then cut in cold butter to form crumbs. Press into the pan.
- Add pecans: Spread pecan halves over the crust.
- Make caramel layer: Cook butter and brown sugar until bubbly, then pour over pecans.
- Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden.
- Add chocolate: Sprinkle chocolate chips over hot bars, then spread melted chocolate over the top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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