Description
Indulge in these sweet and gooey Easy Turtle Bars, featuring a buttery shortbread crust topped with luscious caramel, crunchy pecans, and rich chocolate. Perfect for potlucks, gatherings, or a quick snack, these bars are easy to make and absolutely irresistible.
Ingredients
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup caramel sauce
1 cup pecan halves
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter, flour, and sugar. Mix until crumbly.
- Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Cool the crust for 5 minutes, then spread the caramel sauce evenly over it.
- Sprinkle pecan halves and chocolate chips over the caramel layer.
- Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes, until caramel is bubbling.
- Let the bars cool completely before cutting into squares.
Notes
For clean edges, chill the bars for 10-15 minutes before cutting.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 bars
- Calories: 260 kcal
