Turtle Squares
Indulge in the ultimate blend of sweet, salty, and crunchy with these decadent Turtle Squares! Featuring a buttery shortbread crust layered with toasted pecans, gooey caramel, and a rich chocolate topping, this dessert is pure bliss in every bite. Perfectly balanced with optional flakes of sea salt, these squares offer a gourmet twist on the classic turtle candies we all love. With just 20 minutes of prep time, plus a quick chill, this recipe comes together effortlessly for a crowd-pleasing treat. Whether you're whipping them up for a holiday gathering or satisfying a sudden sweet craving, these Turtle Squares are a must-try for caramel and pecan enthusiasts. Search no further for your next favorite dessert bar recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups Pecans, chopped
- 1 package (14 ounces) Caramel candies, unwrapped
- 3 tablespoons Heavy cream
- 1.5 cups Semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoons Sea salt (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a slight overhang for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and brown sugar. Pour in the melted butter and mix until a crumbly dough forms.
Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the base layer. Sprinkle the chopped pecans evenly over the dough.
Bake the crust and pecan layer in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the unwrapped caramel candies and heavy cream. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth and fully melted.
Stir the vanilla extract into the melted caramel mixture, then pour the caramel evenly over the baked pecan layer in the pan.
Sprinkle the semisweet chocolate chips evenly over the warm caramel layer. Let sit for 2 minutes to soften, then gently spread the melted chocolate with an offset spatula or the back of a spoon to create a smooth chocolate layer.
Optional: Sprinkle a small amount of sea salt over the chocolate layer for a sweet-salty contrast.
Allow the Turtle Squares to cool at room temperature for 1 hour, then transfer the pan to the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours or until firm.
Using the parchment paper overhang, lift the chilled Turtle Squares out of the pan and onto a cutting board. Slice into 16 squares or your desired size. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
515 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.5 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.6 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 36 mg | 12% | |
| Sodium | 114 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 60.0 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 38.7 g | ||
| Protein | 4.4 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 58 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 193 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
