Decadent Turtle Bars Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Crust:

• 1/2 cup of unsalted butter
• 2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1 cup of packed brown sugar
• 1 cup of chopped pecans

For the Caramel Layer:

• 2/3 cup of unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup of packed brown sugar

For the Topping:

• 1 cup of milk chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Crust:

   • In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter, flour, and brown sugar using a pastry blender or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
   • Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 9″ x 13″ baking pan.
   • Sprinkle the chopped pecans over the crust.

2. Make the Caramel Layer:

   • In a saucepan, melt the butter and brown sugar over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture comes to a boil.
   • Allow the mixture to boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat.

3. Assemble and Bake:

   • Pour the caramel mixture evenly over the prepared crust.
   • Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.

4. Add the Topping:

   • Once removed from the oven, immediately sprinkle the milk chocolate chips over the hot crust.
   • Let the chocolate chips sit for 5 minutes to soften, then use a spatula to spread them evenly over the bars.

5. Cool and Serve:

   • Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into desired portion sizes.
   • Serve and enjoy these indulgent turtle bars with a glass of milk or a cup of coffee!

This recipe yields rich and flavorful turtle bars that are sure to delight your taste buds. Perfect for sharing with friends and family or indulging in as a special treat for yourself. Enjoy!