Easy Turtle Bars
Indulge in the delightful taste of Easy Turtle Bars, a perfect combination of gooey caramel, crunchy pecans, and rich chocolate. These irresistible dessert bars are incredibly simple to prepare, making them an ideal treat for any occasion—whether it’s a family gathering, holiday celebration, or a satisfying sweet craving. With just a few key ingredients and minimal prep time, you can create a dessert that not only looks impressive but tastes divine. These bars are versatile enough to serve as snacks or desserts and are sure to become a favorite among friends and family.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: About 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1 cup butter (divided into 1/2 cup cold cubed + 2/3 cup for caramel)
- 1 cup packed brown sugar (divided into 1/2 cup for crust + 1/2 cup for caramel)
- Sea salt flakes (for garnish)
- Drizzled caramel sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour and 1/2 cup brown sugar. Cut in cold cubed butter until crumbly.
- Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Sprinkle pecan halves over the crust.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt remaining butter and brown sugar until bubbling; cook for one minute.
- Pour the hot caramel over the pecans and crust.
- Bake for 18–20 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle chocolate chips on top; let them soften, then spread evenly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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