Easy Turtle Bars
Indulge in these Easy Turtle Bars that combine a buttery crust, crunchy pecans, gooey caramel, and rich chocolate for a delightful treat. Perfect for any occasion, these bars are simple to make and sure to impress friends and family alike. Whether you’re looking for a quick dessert for a cozy night in or a sweet snack for gatherings, these bars deliver on flavor and ease. With just a few ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll have a decadent dessert ready in no time!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 2/3 cup butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- Extra chopped pecans
- Sea salt flakes
- Drizzled caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix flour and brown sugar. Cut in the cold cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan evenly.
- Sprinkle pecan halves over the crust.
- In a small saucepan, melt additional butter with brown sugar over medium heat until bubbling. Stir constantly for one minute after boiling to achieve caramel consistency.
- Pour caramel over the pecans and crust evenly.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown around the edges.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle chocolate chips on top; let sit until softened before spreading.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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