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Turtle Bars

Indulgent Turtle Bars for a Decadent Dessert Delight

These Turtle Bars combine a buttery crust, gooey caramel, and rich chocolate for a delectable dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 16 squares
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour can use gluten-free flour
  • ½ cup Brown Sugar coconut sugar can be used
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter cold and cubed
For the Caramel Layer
  • ¼ cup Unsalted Butter
  • ½ cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 cup Pecan Halves omit for nut-free
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Milk Chocolate Chips dark chocolate can be used
Optional Garnishes
  • ¼ cup Extra Chopped Pecans
  • 1 teaspoon Sea Salt Flakes
  • ¼ cup Drizzled Caramel Sauce

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • 8x8-inch baking pan
  • Medium saucepan
  • spatula
  • pastry cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Easy Turtle Bars
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather ingredients and an 8x8 inch pan lined with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and brown sugar. Cut in cold, cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Press the crust mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan. Bake for 10 minutes until lightly golden.
  4. In a medium saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar over low heat, stirring until smooth and bubbly. Fold in pecan halves.
  5. Pour the caramel mixture over the crust and spread evenly. Bake for an additional 15 minutes.
  6. Sprinkle milk chocolate chips over the caramel and let them melt for about 5 minutes. Spread melted chocolate evenly.
  7. Allow the bars to cool at room temperature for at least an hour. Optionally, refrigerate for 15-30 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Allow bars to cool completely before slicing for best results. You can customize toppings as desired.

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