Easy Turtle Bars Dessert (Recipe for Printing)
Perfect for fall gatherings or bake sales, these easy turtle bars layer buttery shortbread, toasted pecans, creamy caramel, and melted chocolate. Save & click.
# What You Need:
→ Crust
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
→ Topping
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1 cup pecan halves
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2/3 cup unsalted butter
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1/2 cup packed brown sugar
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1 cup milk chocolate chips
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Sea salt flakes, for garnish
# How to Make It:
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing excess to hang over sides for easy removal.
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In a medium bowl, combine all-purpose flour and brown sugar. Using a pastry blender or two knives, cut in cold, cubed butter until mixture forms coarse crumbs.
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Firmly press crumb mixture into the pan, forming an even and compact crust.
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Evenly distribute pecan halves over the crust, establishing the foundation for the caramel layer.
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In a small saucepan, melt unsalted butter with brown sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly as the mixture bubbles and deepens in color.
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Continue stirring for exactly one minute once the caramel starts boiling to reach optimal texture.
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Carefully pour hot caramel evenly over the pecans and crust. Use a spatula to spread and ensure full coverage.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes until the topping is golden brown and bubbling.
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After removing from oven, immediately sprinkle milk chocolate chips over the surface. Allow to rest for several minutes until the chips soften.
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Spread melted chocolate evenly with an offset spatula or the back of a spoon. Finish with a light sprinkle of sea salt flakes if desired.
# Extra Tips:
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Work quickly when incorporating cold butter to ensure a flaky crust. For the smoothest finish, spread the chocolate while it is still soft from the oven's residual heat.