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Scrumptious Turtle Bars

Irresistibly Scrumptious Turtle Bars Everyone Will Love

These Scrumptious Turtle Bars combine layers of chocolate, pecans, and caramel for a festive treat everyone will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar can substitute with dark brown sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour gluten-free all-purpose flour works as a substitute
  • 1 pinch fine sea salt can use table salt if needed
For the Toppings
  • 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips can swap in milk or dark chocolate
  • 1.5 cups chopped pecans walnuts or almonds can also be used
  • 1.5 cups caramel bits traditional soft caramels chopped into pieces can be used
  • 12 ounces sweetened condensed milk can use sweetened coconut condensed milk for dairy-free

Equipment

  • Oven
  • 7x11-inch baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C), line a 7x11-inch baking dish with foil, and spray with cooking spray.
  2. Cream together 1/2 cup of softened unsalted butter and 1/3 cup of light brown sugar until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Gradually mix in 1 cup of all-purpose flour and a pinch of fine sea salt until just combined.
  4. Press the dough into the bottom of the baking dish. Bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
  5. Sprinkle 12 ounces of semi-sweet chocolate chips, followed by 1.5 cups of chopped pecans over the hot crust.
  6. Sprinkle 1.5 cups of caramel bits over the layers and pour 12 ounces of sweetened condensed milk on top.
  7. Bake for an additional 30-35 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
  8. Cool completely in the pan for about an hour before lifting out with the foil and cutting into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. Refrigerate for a firmer texture or freeze individually for up to three months.

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