Description
Indulge in these decadent Turtle Bars packed with a buttery crust, gooey caramel, crunchy pecans, and a layer of rich chocolate. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth!
Ingredients
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Crust:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Topping:
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix Crust: In a medium bowl, mix butter, flour, brown sugar, and salt to form a crumbly dough. Press into pan.
- Bake: Bake crust for 15 minutes until golden. Add pecans, then pour and spread caramel. Bake for another 10–12 minutes.
- Add Chocolate: Sprinkle chocolate chips over hot caramel, let melt, then spread evenly.
- Cool and Cut: Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for 30 minutes before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For extra crunch, toast the pecans before adding.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
