Scrumptious Turtle Bars
Indulge in the delightful layers of our Scrumptious Turtle Bars, a perfect treat for holiday gatherings or cozy nights at home. These easy-to-make dessert bars combine rich semi-sweet chocolate, gooey caramel, and crunchy pecans to create a flavor explosion that will have everyone coming back for more. Whether you’re hosting a festive celebration or simply seeking a sweet pick-me-up, these bars are sure to impress. Feel free to customize them with your favorite nuts or toppings for an extra touch of creativity!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend)
- Pinch of fine sea salt
- 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 & 1/2 cups chopped pecans (or walnuts/almonds)
- 1 & 1/2 cups caramel bits
- 12 ounces sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 7×11 baking dish with foil and lightly spray with cooking spray.
- In a bowl, cream together softened butter and brown sugar until smooth. Mix in flour and salt until combined. Press into the bottom of the prepared dish.
- Bake crust for 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips over the baked crust, followed by pecans, caramel bits, and drizzle with sweetened condensed milk.
- Return to oven and bake for an additional 30-35 minutes until golden on top.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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