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Easy Turtle Bars

Irresistible Easy Turtle Bars: Indulge in Chocolate Bliss

Easy Turtle Bars marry rich chocolate, gooey caramel, and crunchy pecans into one heavenly dessert.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup unsalted butter cold, provides richness
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour gives structure
  • 1 cup brown sugar adds sweetness and molasses flavor
For the Topping
  • 1 cup pecans toasted, offers crunch
  • 1 cup caramel sauce store-bought is fine
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or dark chocolate for a richer flavor

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Oven
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine unsalted butter, all-purpose flour, and brown sugar until it resembles coarse crumbs. Press into the bottom of a greased baking dish.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the crust for 15–20 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool slightly.
  3. Pour warm caramel sauce over the baked crust and sprinkle toasted pecans on top. Bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  4. Let cool for 5 minutes, then sprinkle semi-sweet chocolate chips on top and spread them evenly.
  5. Cool at room temperature for at least 1 hour, then refrigerate for 2 hours before slicing into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 400IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use cold butter for a crumbly texture and keep an eye on the baking time to avoid over-baking.

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