Easy Turtle Bars
If you’re seeking a delightful treat that effortlessly combines simplicity and indulgence, these Easy Turtle Bars are the answer! Made with a buttery crust layered with crunchy pecans, gooey caramel, and smooth chocolate, this dessert is perfect for any occasion. With a mere 15 minutes of prep time, you’ll have a delicious batch ready to bake and impress your family and friends. Kids will love helping out in the kitchen, making this a fun activity for everyone. Trust me; once you take a bite of these heavenly bars, they’ll quickly become a favorite in your dessert repertoire.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 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 unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- Extra chopped pecans
- Sea salt flakes
- Drizzled caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix flour and brown sugar; cut in cold butter until crumbly. Press into the prepared pan.
- Sprinkle pecan halves over the crust.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar over medium heat until bubbling; stir for 1 minute until golden.
- Pour caramel over crust and pecans; bake for 18-20 minutes until bubbly.
- Remove from oven, sprinkle chocolate chips on top, let them soften, then spread evenly.
- Cool completely before cutting into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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