Easy Turtle Bars Recipe
Indulge in the rich, gooey goodness of these Easy Turtle Bars. A buttery crust, nutty pecans, luscious caramel, and decadent chocolate come together in this irresistible treat.
- 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 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
For the Topping:
- 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 the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Create the Crust: Combine flour and brown sugar, then cut in the cubed butter until crumbly. Press into the pan.
- Add Pecans: Sprinkle pecans over the crust.
- Make the Caramel: Cook butter and brown sugar until bubbly and caramelized. Pour over the pecans and crust.
- Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Add Chocolate: Sprinkle chocolate chips over hot bars, then spread once melted.
Notes
- For extra decadence, sprinkle with sea salt flakes and drizzled caramel sauce before serving.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting into squares for clean slices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Turtle Bars, Caramel Pecan Bars, Easy Dessert Recipe
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