Ultimate Turtle Cookie Bars

Health score
1%
Ultimate Turtle Cookie Bars
130 min.
16
345kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with the Ultimate Turtle Cookie Bars, a delightful dessert that combines the rich flavors of chocolate, caramel, and pecans in every bite. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in, these bars are sure to impress your family and friends. With a golden-brown cookie base that serves as the perfect canvas, the gooey caramel layer adds a luscious texture that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

What makes these cookie bars truly special is the harmonious blend of ingredients. The semi-sweet chocolate drizzle on top not only enhances the visual appeal but also elevates the flavor profile, creating a decadent treat that is hard to resist. Each bar is a delightful combination of chewy and crunchy, with the coarsely chopped pecans providing a satisfying crunch that complements the smoothness of the caramel and chocolate.

Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or simply treating yourself, these Ultimate Turtle Cookie Bars are a must-try. They are easy to make and require minimal effort, allowing you to enjoy the process as much as the final product. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to create a dessert that will leave a lasting impression. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 17.5 oz chocolate chip cookie mix 
  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  •  eggs 
  • 0.5 cup pecans coarsely chopped
  • 24  individually wrapped caramels 
  • tablespoon milk 
  • 0.8 cup cashew pieces 
  • tablespoons semi chocolate chips 
  • teaspoon shortening 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. In medium bowl, stir together cookie mix, butter, egg and 1/2 cup chopped pecans until soft dough forms. Press evenly in ungreased 8-inch square pan.
  2. Bake 28 to 33 minutes or until golden brown.
  3. Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, heat caramels and milk over low heat, stirring frequently, until melted and smooth.
  4. Remove from heat.
  5. Carefully spread melted caramels evenly over warm bars; sprinkle with pecan halves. Cool completely on cooling rack, about 1 hour.
  6. In small microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and shortening uncovered on High 30 to 60 seconds, stirring every 15 seconds, until melted and smooth.
  7. Drizzle over bars.
  8. Let stand about 30 minutes or until chocolate is set. For bars, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts

Calories345kcal
Protein4.66%
Fat54.02%
Carbs41.32%

Properties

Glycemic Index
11.68
Glycemic Load
17.74
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
5.272608678626%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.37mg
Delphinidin
0.25mg
Catechin
0.25mg
Epigallocatechin
0.19mg
Epicatechin
0.03mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:344.75kcal
17.24%
Fat:21.18g
32.58%
Saturated Fat:6.01g
37.59%
Carbohydrates:36.44g
12.15%
Net Carbohydrates:34.82g
12.66%
Sugar:21.45g
23.84%
Cholesterol:14.04mg
4.68%
Sodium:220.24mg
9.58%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.11g
8.23%
Manganese:0.29mg
14.65%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.28%
Copper:0.21mg
10.67%
Magnesium:40.17mg
10.04%
Phosphorus:92.92mg
9.29%
Vitamin B2:0.12mg
7.06%
Fiber:1.62g
6.48%
Folate:25µg
6.25%
Iron:1.11mg
6.16%
Vitamin A:279.73IU
5.59%
Zinc:0.84mg
5.59%
Potassium:166.54mg
4.76%
Vitamin B3:0.77mg
3.87%
Selenium:2.7µg
3.86%
Calcium:31.89mg
3.19%
Vitamin E:0.46mg
3.04%
Vitamin K:2.83µg
2.69%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.38%
Vitamin B5:0.24mg
2.37%
Vitamin B12:0.09µg
1.44%