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Turtle Bars

Irresistible Turtle Bars: Silky, Crunchy Delight Awaits

These Turtle Bars are a delightful mix of rich chocolate, gooey caramel, and crunchy pecans, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup cold Butter for flaky texture
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar substitute with coconut sugar for deeper flavor
  • 1 cup Flour all-purpose or gluten-free
For the Caramel Layer
  • 1 cup Caramel homemade or store-bought
  • 1 cup Pecans or walnuts/almonds as substitute
For the Chocolate Topping
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips dark or milk chocolate

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • baking dish
  • saucepan
  • Microwave-safe Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix cold butter, brown sugar, and flour until crumbly. Press into greased baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes until slightly golden.
  2. Melt caramel in a saucepan over low heat with a splash of cream, stirring for 5–7 minutes until smooth. Pour over warm crust and press toasted pecans into caramel.
  3. Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second intervals until smooth. Pour over caramel layer and spread evenly.
  4. Let bars cool at room temperature for at least 1 hour, then refrigerate for 30 minutes before cutting into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Using cold butter and ensuring consistent caramel stirring leads to the best texture. Bars taste better after sitting in the fridge for a day.

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