Turtle Bars

Turtle Bars
45 min.
70
94kcal

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If you're searching for a delightful treat that will impress your friends and family at any gathering, look no further than these indulgent Turtle Bars! Combining the rich, decadent flavors of chocolate, caramel, and toasted pecans, these bars are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and leave everyone coming back for seconds.

With a crunchy yet buttery crust that serves as the perfect base, each bite offers a harmonious blend of textures and flavors. Picture the warm, gooey caramel bubbling away, enveloping a generous layer of crunchy pecans and chocolate chips that melt effortlessly, creating a luscious topping. These Turtle Bars are not just visually appealing, but they pack a caloric punch of flavor for every bite, at just 94 calories each!

Not only are they relatively easy to prepare, taking just 45 minutes from start to finish, but they also make a fantastic snack for parties or a delightful addition to your dessert table. Whether you're hosting a festive gathering or simply in need of a sweet pick-me-up, these Turtle Bars are a sure-fire hit. So grab your apron, gather your ingredients, and get ready to create a delicious treat that will leave everyone raving about your baking skills!

Ingredients

  • 1.8 cups t brown sugar dark packed ()
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • cup pecans toasted
  • 5.5 ounces semi chocolate chips 
  • 1.5 cups butter unsalted room temperature (3 sticks)
  • tablespoons whipping cream 

Equipment

  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • baking pan
  • offset spatula

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Mix flour, 1 cup brown sugar, and 3/4 cup butter in processor until well blended and crumbly. Press mixture evenly into ungreased 9x13x2-inch metal baking dish.
  3. Bake until crust is light golden, about 15 minutes. Maintain oven temperature.
  4. Meanwhile, bring remaining 3/4 cup brown sugar, 3/4 cup butter, and cream to boil in small saucepan over high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Boil 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
  5. Remove caramel from heat.
  6. Sprinkle pecans over crust.
  7. Pour caramel over pecans.
  8. Bake until bubbles form and color darkens, about 20 minutes.
  9. Remove from oven and sprinkle with chocolate chips.
  10. Let stand until chocolate melts, about 5 minutes. Using offset spatula, spread chocolate evenly over top. Chill bars until chocolate sets, about 20 minutes.
  11. Cut into 1-inch squares.

Nutrition Facts

Calories94kcal
Protein2.93%
Fat57.29%
Carbs39.78%

Properties

Glycemic Index
1.21
Glycemic Load
1.98
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.4700000009135%

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:93.63kcal
4.68%
Fat:6.08g
9.36%
Saturated Fat:3.23g
20.19%
Carbohydrates:9.51g
3.17%
Net Carbohydrates:9.1g
3.31%
Sugar:6.24g
6.93%
Cholesterol:11.32mg
3.77%
Sodium:2.54mg
0.11%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.7g
1.4%
Manganese:0.12mg
6.06%
Copper:0.05mg
2.67%
Vitamin A:132.91IU
2.66%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.56%
Selenium:1.59µg
2.26%
Iron:0.38mg
2.13%
Folate:7.07µg
1.77%
Magnesium:7.05mg
1.76%
Fiber:0.41g
1.64%
Phosphorus:15.33mg
1.53%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.38%
Vitamin B3:0.25mg
1.27%
Zinc:0.16mg
1.04%
Vitamin E:0.15mg
1.03%
Source:Epicurious