Pecan Turtle Bars
Rich and decadent pecan turtle bars with a buttery shortbread crust, a layer of creamy caramel, and pecans drizzled with chocolate.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Crust Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup packed brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 cup cold unsalted butter cut into cubes
Caramel Layer Ingredients
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup pecans chopped
Chocolate Drizzle Ingredients
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- Combine flour, brown sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press mixture into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Meanwhile, make the caramel: Combine brown sugar, heavy cream, and butter in a saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, or until thickened. Stir in pecans.
- Pour caramel over the baked crust.
- Bake for another 10-12 minutes, or until caramel is set.
- Melt chocolate chips and drizzle over the caramel layer.
- Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
Store leftover bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.