Description
These Caramel Pecan Turtles Bars combine a buttery crust, gooey caramel, toasted pecans, and a silky chocolate layer. Perfect for holidays, parties, or anytime you want a decadent treat.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (14 oz) bag soft caramels, unwrapped
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans, toasted
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tablespoon coconut oil or butter
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment.
2. Mix butter, flour, brown sugar, and salt; press into pan.
3. Bake crust for 15–18 minutes until golden.
4. Melt caramels with cream; pour over warm crust.
5. Sprinkle toasted pecans over caramel; press gently.
6. Melt chocolate with coconut oil; spread over pecans.
7. Chill bars for at least 1 hour.
8. Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
Toast pecans for extra flavor.
Use salted caramel for a sweet-salty twist.
Substitute gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg