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Turtle Bars with Caramel and Pecans

Irresistibly Easy Turtle Bars with Caramel and Pecans

Turtle Bars with Caramel and Pecans for a delightful dessert experience.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter at room temperature
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar light or dark
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour sift if desired
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to enhance flavor
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Pecans can be toasted
  • 1 cup Caramel Sauce store-bought or homemade
  • ½ cup Chocolate Chips optional for drizzling

Equipment

  • 8x8 inch baking pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking pan.
  2. In a bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and brown sugar until fluffy.
  3. Sift in the flour, baking powder, and salt, then fold until combined.
  4. Press two-thirds of the dough into the bottom of the baking pan.
  5. Pour caramel sauce over the crust evenly.
  6. Sprinkle chopped pecans over the caramel layer.
  7. Crumble the remaining dough on top without compacting.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Allow to cool completely before slicing into bars.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For a nut-free option, replace pecans with dried fruits. Store in an airtight container.

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