Description
Easy Turtle Bars are a sweet indulgence that combines layers of rich chocolate, gooey caramel, and crunchy pecans. This delightful dessert evokes warm memories of baking in grandma’s kitchen and is perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to afternoon snacks. With simple preparation and stunning presentation, these bars promise to impress everyone with their irresistible flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk)
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter with granulated and brown sugars until smooth. Gradually add flour until combined, then spread evenly in the prepared pan.
- Bake for about 15 minutes or until golden around the edges.
- Once slightly cooled, pour sweetened condensed milk over the crust and sprinkle chopped pecans on top.
- Melt chocolate chips until smooth and drizzle over the bars.
- Cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing into bars.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg