Salted Caramel Turtle Triangles

Salted Caramel Turtle Triangles
90 min.
48
109kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with these delightful Salted Caramel Turtle Triangles, a treat that perfectly balances rich chocolate, creamy caramel, and crunchy pecans. Whether you're hosting a gathering or simply craving a delicious snack, these bite-sized desserts are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.

With a preparation time of just 90 minutes, you can whip up a batch of 48 scrumptious triangles that are ideal for any occasion. The combination of a soft, chocolatey cookie base topped with a luscious layer of homemade caramel creates a mouthwatering experience that will have everyone coming back for more. The addition of coarse kosher salt enhances the flavors, making each bite a delightful contrast of sweet and salty.

Perfect as an antipasti, starter, or snack, these Salted Caramel Turtle Triangles are versatile enough to be served at parties, potlucks, or even as a special treat for yourself. The rich flavors and appealing presentation make them a standout choice for any dessert table. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to create a dessert that will leave a lasting impression on everyone who tries it!

Ingredients

  • 17.5 oz basic cookie mix chunk
  • 0.3 cup butter melted
  • tablespoons water 
  •  eggs 
  • 0.7 cup pecans coarsely chopped
  • tablespoons butter 
  • 14 oz individually wrapped caramels 
  • 0.3 cup cup heavy whipping cream 
  • 0.5 teaspoon vanilla 
  • 0.1 teaspoon kosher salt for top of bars

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  2. In medium bowl, stir together cookie mix, butter, water and egg until soft dough forms. Press dough evenly into prepared pan, sprinkle with 1/3 cup pecans.
  3. Bake 11 to 15 minutes or until set in center and edges just begin to pull from sides of pan. Set aside to cool.
  4. Meanwhile, in medium saucepan over medium-low heat, melt butter, caramels and cream, stirring frequently until mixture is smooth.
  5. Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
  6. Spread caramel evenly over cookie base and sprinkle with remaining pecans. Cool completely.
  7. Sprinkle top of caramel with additional salt right before serving. To serve, cut into 4 rows by 6 rows and cut each square diagonally into triangles. Store in refrigerator; bring to room temperature before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories109kcal
Protein3.86%
Fat43.04%
Carbs53.1%

Properties

Glycemic Index
2.6
Glycemic Load
4.14
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
0.96043478567963%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.15mg
Delphinidin
0.1mg
Catechin
0.1mg
Epigallocatechin
0.08mg
Epicatechin
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:108.56kcal
5.43%
Fat:5.22g
8.02%
Saturated Fat:1.55g
9.72%
Carbohydrates:14.48g
4.83%
Net Carbohydrates:14.09g
5.12%
Sugar:10.38g
11.54%
Cholesterol:7.9mg
2.63%
Sodium:57.49mg
2.5%
Alcohol:0.01g
100%
Alcohol %:0.07%
100%
Protein:1.05g
2.1%
Manganese:0.06mg
3.16%
Vitamin A:98.86IU
1.98%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.96%
Phosphorus:16.32mg
1.63%
Fiber:0.39g
1.58%
Calcium:14.37mg
1.44%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.42%