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Easy Turtle Bars

Easy Turtle Bars

Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with Easy Turtle Bars – a delightful combination of buttery crust, rich chocolate, gooey caramel, and crunchy pecans. Perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to quiet evenings at home, these bars are not only scrumptious but also incredibly simple to make. With minimal effort required, you can whip up a batch that will leave everyone craving more. Whether enjoyed warm or chilled, drizzled with caramel or paired with ice cream, these turtle bars are guaranteed to impress and satisfy your sweet tooth.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: About 24 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar (for crust)
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter (cubed for crust)
  • 1 cup pecan halves (for caramel layer)
  • 2/3 cup unsalted butter (for caramel layer)
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar (for caramel layer)
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips (for topping)
  • Extra chopped pecans (optional topping)
  • Sea salt flakes (optional topping)
  • Drizzled caramel sauce (optional topping)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour and brown sugar. Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
  3. Press the mixture into the prepared pan evenly.
  4. Sprinkle pecan halves over the crust.
  5. In a saucepan, melt butter and brown sugar over medium heat until bubbling.
  6. Cook for an additional minute while stirring, then pour over pecans and crust.
  7. Bake for 18-20 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
  8. Immediately sprinkle chocolate chips on top; let sit to soften before spreading.
  • Author: Natalia
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 16g
  • Sodium: 85mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 26g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Keywords: Use cold butter for a flaky crust texture. Ensure not to overmix the ingredients; just combine until mixed. Let bars cool completely before cutting for perfect squares.