Description
Scrumptious homemade pecan turtle bars offer a delightful blend of rich chocolate, caramel, and toasted pecans. Chocolate lovers will savor this indulgent dessert that promises sweet satisfaction with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (30 g) powdered sugar
- 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (220 g) brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup (60 ml) light corn syrup
- 1 can (14 oz or 397 g) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups (226 g) pecans, chopped
- 1 ¼ cups (213 g) semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Grease a 9×13 inch pan and preheat oven to 350°F. Press shortbread dough evenly across the bottom, creating a uniform base.
- Initial Baking: Bake the shortbread crust for 15-20 minutes until light golden and slightly firm.
- Caramel Creation: In a saucepan, combine butter, brown sugar, corn syrup, and sweetened condensed milk over medium heat. Simmer and stir continuously for 5-7 minutes until the mixture reaches a smooth, glossy texture.
- Layering Caramel and Nuts: Pour hot caramel evenly over the baked crust, then generously sprinkle chopped pecans across the surface.
- Toasting and Chocolate Finishing: Return pan to oven and bake for 10-15 minutes to toast pecans and set caramel. Immediately distribute chocolate chips over the hot surface, allowing them to melt naturally. Gently spread melted chocolate into an even layer.
- Cooling and Serving: Let bars cool completely at room temperature for 1-2 hours, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set layers. Cut into squares or rectangles and serve chilled.
Notes
- Chill for Clean Cuts: Refrigerate bars for at least 1 hour to ensure precise, neat slicing without crumbling or breaking layers.
- Watch Caramel Carefully: Stir constantly during caramel preparation to prevent burning and achieve a smooth, glossy texture without scorching.
- Toast Pecans Perfectly: Keep an eye on pecans while baking to achieve a golden-brown color and rich, nutty flavor without burning.
- Chocolate Melting Technique: Let chocolate chips sit on hot surface for 2-3 minutes before spreading to ensure smooth, even melting without additional heat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 25
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg