The Best Turtle Caramel Pecan Bars
These Turtle Carmel Bars are made with lots of chocolate, a simple caramel filling layer and a delicious shortbread base. These buttery bar cookies rival the famous chocolate pecan turtle candy and are a family favorite during the year and the holidays.
Servings: 16 bars
Calories: 354kcal
Ingredients
Shortbread base:
- 1 ½ cups flour 195 grams
- ½ cup granulated sugar 100 grams
- ¾ cups butter softened (169 grams)
Topping:
- ½ cup brown sugar packed 110 grams
- ⅔ cup butter 150 grams
- 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans 150 grams
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips 180 grams
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350℉.
Shortbread base:
- In a medium bowl whisk together the flour and sugar, with a pastry blender or fork mix in butter until it resembles coarse crumbs. (A food processor works well for this). Press onto the bottom of an ungreased 9 inch (23cm) square cake pan. (Line the pan with parchment paper for easy removal).
- Bake for approximately 15 minutes.
Topping:
- In a medium pot, combine the brown sugar and butter, over medium/low heat, bring it to a boil, stirring constantly continue to boil for approximately 1-2 minutes, be sure not to let it burn, remove from the heat then pour over baked shortbread basses, sprinkle the nuts on top then bake for approximately 13-15 minutes or until bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle with milk chocolate chips, let stand for about 3 minutes then with the tip of a knife, gently swirl the chocolate.
- Let cook completely, then cut into small squares. Enjoy!
Notes
NOTES: For easier cutting, refrigerate the cooled bars for about 30 minutes, then slice.
Nutrition
Calories: 354kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 131mg | Potassium: 94mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 506IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg