Description
Indulge in the rich, decadent flavors of Turtle Bars, a delightful dessert that combines the luscious tastes of chocolate, caramel, and pecans in every bite. These bars are perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to special celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Filling:
- 1 cup chopped pecans, divided
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided
- 1 cup caramel sauce, divided
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Prepare Crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Layer Ingredients: Sprinkle half of the chopped pecans over the crust. Layer half of the chocolate chips, then drizzle half of the caramel sauce over the chocolate.
- Add Sweetened Condensed Milk: Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over the layered ingredients.
- Repeat Layers: Repeat the layering process with the remaining pecans, chocolate chips, and caramel sauce on top.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden and bubbly. Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For easier slicing, refrigerate bars for 1 hour before cutting.
- You can substitute walnuts or almonds for pecans if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
