Description
Chocolate lovers will adore these mouthwatering turtle bars that blend rich caramel, crunchy pecans, and silky chocolate into one irresistible dessert. Each bite offers a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
Caramel Layer Ingredients:
- 2/3 cup butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F, preparing a 13×9-inch baking pan for the dessert.
- Blend flour, brown sugar, and softened butter in a mixing bowl until the mixture transforms into fine, sandy crumbs.
- Firmly press the crumb mixture into the bottom of the baking pan, creating an even, compact base layer.
- Craft a rich caramel sauce by melting butter and brown sugar in a saucepan, stirring continuously until the mixture becomes thick and bubbling.
- Arrange pecan halves uniformly across the prepared crust, ensuring complete coverage.
- Drizzle the hot caramel sauce over the pecans, coating them thoroughly and creating a luxurious layer.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, watching for a fully bubbling surface that indicates proper caramelization.
- Immediately after removing from the oven, scatter chocolate chips across the hot surface.
- Allow chocolate chips to melt for 2-3 minutes, then gently swirl with a knife to create an artistic marbled effect.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan for approximately 30 minutes.
- Cut into 48 precise squares using a sharp knife, revealing the decadent layers of crust, caramel, pecans, and chocolate.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened at room temperature for easier mixing and smoother crust texture.
- Use parchment paper to line the baking pan for effortless removal and easier cleanup.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blend to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg