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A close-up view of a stack of golden-brown turtle bars topped with glossy caramel, chopped pecans, and drizzled chocolate, presented on a rustic wooden platter with a fork beside.

Decadent Turtle Bars with Rich Caramel and Crunchy Pecans

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These easy turtle bars are a luscious combination of chewy caramel, crunchy pecans, and smooth chocolate, layered on a buttery crust.

  • Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 bars

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup salted caramel sauce
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter; press into the bottom of a lined 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Bake crust for 8 minutes and let cool slightly.
  3. Spread caramel sauce evenly over the cooled crust, then sprinkle chopped pecans on top.
  4. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips in 30-second intervals until smooth. Pour over the pecans.
  5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before slicing into bars.

Notes

  • You can substitute walnuts or almonds for pecans.
  • For a thicker layer of caramel, add an extra few tablespoons.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes
  • Method: Bakery
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 290 Kcal
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg

Find it online: https://pantrybloom.com/decadent-turtle-bars-with-rich-caramel-and-crunchy-pecans/