Easy Turtle Bars Recipe
Easy turtle bars combine chocolate, caramel, and pecans in a delicious dessert bar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 2/3 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups flour and 1 cup brown sugar. Cut in 1/2 cup softened butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Arrange pecan halves over the crust.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 2/3 cup butter. Stir in 1/2 cup brown sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil for 1 minute, then pour over the pecans and crust.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle with chocolate chips.
- Let the chocolate chips melt for a few minutes, then spread evenly over the caramel layer with a spatula.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For an extra indulgent touch, drizzle additional melted chocolate on top.
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 75mg
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