Easy Turtle Bars Recipe
Indulge in the rich flavors of Easy Turtle Bars, a delightful treat that combines a buttery crust, gooey caramel, crunchy pecans, and velvety chocolate. Perfect for any occasion!
- Author: rami
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Crust:
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Topping:
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 2/3 cup butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
- Extra chopped pecans
- Sea salt flakes
- Drizzled caramel sauce
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Create Crust: Mix flour and brown sugar, then cut in cold butter to form crumbs. Press into pan.
- Add Pecans: Layer pecan halves over crust.
- Make Caramel Layer: Cook butter and brown sugar until caramel forms, then pour over pecans and crust.
- Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes until caramel is bubbly and golden.
- Add Chocolate: Sprinkle chocolate chips over hot bars, let soften, then spread into an even layer.
Notes
- Allow bars to cool completely before cutting for clean slices.
- For a variation, sprinkle sea salt flakes over the chocolate layer for a sweet and salty contrast.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Turtle Bars, Dessert, Caramel, Pecans, Chocolate, Easy Recipe