Easy Turtle Bars
Simple and delicious turtle bars with a buttery crust, caramel pecan layer, and chocolate topping.
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 1 and ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- ½ cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
For the Caramel Pecan Layer
- 1 cup pecan halves
- ⅔ cup butter
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
For the Chocolate Topping
- 1 cup milk chocolate chips
Optional Garnishes
- Extra chopped pecans
- Sea salt flakes
- Drizzled caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix the flour and brown sugar for the crust in a bowl. Cut in the cold butter until crumbly.
- Press the crust mixture evenly into the prepared pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter and brown sugar for the caramel pecan layer. Stir in the pecans.
- Spread the caramel pecan mixture over the baked crust and return to the oven for 15 minutes.
- Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the hot caramel layer and let them melt. Spread evenly.
- Cool completely before cutting into bars. Add optional garnishes if desired.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.