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Turtle Bars

Decadent Turtle Bars to Satisfy Your Sweet Cravings

These Turtle Bars combine a buttery shortbread crust, gooey caramel, and decadent chocolate, topped with pecans.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shortbread Crust
  • 1 cup Cold Butter Use cold for a flaky texture.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
For the Caramel Layer
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 cup Toasted Pecans Use fresh ones, free from dark spots.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips Semi-sweet or milk.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt optional
  • 1/2 cup Extra Pecans for garnish

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • medium saucepan
  • spatula
  • microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine cold butter, flour, and sugar until crumbly. Press evenly into the bottom of a lined dish. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden.
  2. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine granulated sugar and unsalted butter. Stir until melted and smooth, about 5 minutes. Gradually whisk in heavy cream and fold in toasted pecans.
  3. Pour the warm caramel over the crust; spread evenly. Return to oven and bake 10-12 minutes until bubbly.
  4. Cool the caramel-covered crust for about 10 minutes. Melt chocolate chips in the microwave, stirring until smooth. Pour over the caramel and spread evenly.
  5. Allow to cool at room temperature for at least 1 hour. Refrigerate for 30 minutes, then slice into squares, garnishing with extra pecans.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Ensure your butter is cold for a flaky texture. Stir constantly when making the caramel. Allow bars to set completely before cutting. Store in an airtight container.

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