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Turtle Cookie Bars
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Turtle Cookie Bars

Turtle Cookie Bars are made with a simple, buttery cookie base and an amazing, gooey caramel and chocolate topping with crunchy pecans.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 24 Servings
Calories: 238 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Pecan Cookie Bars:
  • 1 1/2 cups butter , softened
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 5 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 cup pecans , chopped
Turtle Topping:
  • 11 ounces caramel candies unwrapped, soft
  • 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips or milk chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup pecans , chopped

Instructions

Pecan Cookie Bars:
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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Spray a 17 x 12 inch baking sheet with non-stick or baking spray.
  3. With a stand mixer on medium speed, cream butter and sugar in a large bowl.
  4. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, until well blended.
  5. Sift together the flour, salt, and baking powder in a bowl.
  6. Add flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
  7. Fold in the chopped pecans
  8. Press into prepared baking sheet.
  9. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
  10. Cool completely.
Turtle Topping:
  1. In a medium saucepan add the caramels and heavy cream on medium-low heat.
  2. Stir often until smooth and creamy.
  3. Remove from heat, let cool for 2 minutes, then spread over the cookie base.
  4. Bake for 5 minutes.
  5. Add the chocolate chips over the top and let sit for 2 minutes.
  6. Spread chocolate with an offset spatula or the back of a spoon.
  7. Sprinkle with chopped pecans.
  8. Refrigerate for 20 minutes until chocolate has hardened before slicing.

Nutrition Information

Calories 238kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 47g (16%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 33mg (1%) Potassium 82mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 25g (50%) Vitamin A 8IU (0%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 29mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 238

% Daily Value*

Calories 238kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 47g 16%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 33mg 1%
Potassium 82mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 25g 50%
Vitamin A 8IU 0%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 29mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.