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Turtle Cookie Bars
Like the famous Turtles candies, these cookie bars have layers of chocolate, nuts, and caramel on top of a rich, buttery shortbread crust.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 36 servings
Calories: 155 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Bottom layer:
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup butter room temperature
- 1 cup whole pecan halves
Caramel Layer:
- ⅔ cup butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
Topping:
- 12 ounces milk chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Combine the flour, brown sugar, and butter in a medium bowl. Stir together until well mixed. Pat the mixture firmly into an ungreased 13x9-inch pan. Sprinkle the pecan halves evenly over the unbaked crust layer.
- Prepare the caramel layer by combining the butter and brown sugar in a heavy saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a rapid boil. Continue cooking for 30 seconds to 1 minute, stirring constantly. Be careful not to let the caramel get too dark or burn. Pour the boiling mixture evenly over the pecans and crust. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until the crust is light golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and immediately sprinkle with the chocolate chips. Let the chips sit for 2-3 minutes or until softened. Spread the melted chips evenly over the surface.
- Makes 3-4 dozen.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
155kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
17mg
(6%)
Sodium
57mg
(2%)
Potassium
33mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Vitamin A
185IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
12mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 36servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 155
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 155kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 57mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 33mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 185IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 12mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.