Description
Turtle Bars are a delightful dessert made with a buttery crust, sweet caramel-pecan filling, and a smooth milk chocolate topping. Perfect for any occasion, these decadent bars are easy to make and are sure to satisfy your sweet cravings. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, Turtle Bars deliver the perfect balance of crunch and indulgence in every bite.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
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Crust:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup butter, softened
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Turtle Layer:
- ⅔ cup butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup pecan halves
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Chocolate Topping:
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
Instructions
Instructions:
- Preheat the Oven: Set the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Make the Crust: Combine flour, brown sugar, and softened butter in a large mixing bowl. Beat at medium speed for 2-3 minutes until the mixture forms fine crumbs. Press evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 13x9-inch baking pan.
- Prepare the Turtle Layer: In a saucepan over medium heat, melt ⅔ cup butter with ½ cup brown sugar. Stir constantly until it bubbles, then cook for 30-60 seconds. Remove from heat.
- Assemble the Layers: Spread pecan halves evenly over the crust. Pour the hot butter and brown sugar mixture over the pecans.
- Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until the surface is bubbly.
- Add the Chocolate Topping: After baking, remove the bars from the oven and immediately sprinkle milk chocolate chips over the top. Let them melt for 2-3 minutes, then gently swirl the chocolate with a knife.
- Cool: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan for about 30 minutes. Slice into 48 pieces.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, swap the all-purpose flour for a gluten-free flour blend.
- You can substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds.
- For a richer flavor, drizzle extra caramel sauce over the finished bars.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
