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Easy Turtle Bars Recipe

Easy Turtle Bars Recipe

5.2 from 20 reviews

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!

Ingredients

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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

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Create Crust: Mix flour and brown sugar, then cut in cold butter to form crumbs. Press into pan.
  3. Add Pecans: Layer pecan halves over crust.
  4. Make Caramel Layer: Cook butter and brown sugar until caramel forms, then pour over pecans and crust.
  5. Bake: Bake for 18-20 minutes until caramel is bubbly and golden.
  6. 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.

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Keywords: Turtle Bars, Dessert, Caramel, Pecans, Chocolate, Easy Recipe