Pecan Turtles Bars
Turtle Bars are a delicious treat made with a combination of crunchy pecans, rich chocolate, and gooey caramel. They are a bit time-consuming to make, but well worth the effort. These bars are versatile and perfect for special occasions or everyday snacking.
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Servings: 14 Bars
Ingredients
Shortbread Base:
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 cup of firmly packed brown sugar
- 3/4 cup of softened unsalted butter
Turtle Layer:
- 1 cup of unsalted butter
- 1 cup of firmly packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup of heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon of salt
- 2 cups of chopped pecans
- Approximately 2 cups 12 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 13x9 inch baking dish.
- In a stand mixer, mix together 2 cups of flour, 1 cup of brown sugar, and 3/4 cup of butter until crumbly.
- Evenly press the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- In a medium saucepan, heat 1 cup of butter, 1 cup of brown sugar, 1/4 cup of heavy cream, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt over medium heat, stirring continuously until the mixture reaches a boil. Cook for 1 more minute.
- Pour the mixture over the cookie base in the baking dish.
- Sprinkle 2 cups of chopped pecans over the caramel.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes.
- As soon as the bars come out of the oven, sprinkle 2 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips over the top and let sit for 5 minutes to melt. If desired, cover the pan with a baking sheet to retain heat.
- Spread the melted chocolate evenly with a spatula or fork.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing and serving.
