Easy Turtle Bars
These Easy Turtle Bars are warm, gooey delights layered with caramel, pecans, and chocolate, perfect for any sweet treat lover.
Ingredients
For the crust
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups brown sugar, packed
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, cold and cubed Work quickly to keep the butter cold.
For the layers
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 0.67 cups butter For the caramel layer.
- 0.5 cups brown sugar, packed For the caramel layer.
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips For the topping.
- Extra chopped pecans Optional for garnish.
- Sea salt flakes Optional for garnish.
- Drizzled caramel sauce For serving.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, letting the edges hang over.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the flour and brown sugar. Cut in the cold, cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse, sandy crumbs. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
Layering
- Sprinkle the pecan halves evenly over the crust.
- In a small saucepan, combine the butter and brown sugar for the caramel layer. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it bubbles and turns a rich golden color.
- Once it starts boiling, continue cooking for exactly one minute before carefully pouring the hot caramel mixture evenly over the pecans and crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes until it is bubbly and golden brown.
- Immediately remove from the oven and sprinkle chocolate chips over the hot bars, allowing them to soften before spreading into an even layer.
Notes
For serving, pair with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, fresh berries, or drizzle additional caramel sauce. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for up to three months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18g
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