Turtle Bars Recipe
Buttery shortbread topped with rich caramel, crunchy pecans, and smooth chocolate — these homemade turtle bars melt hearts instantly.
Ingredients
For the Shortbread Crust:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
- 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the Caramel Layer:
- 1 cup 2 sticks unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- ¼ cup light corn syrup
- 1 can 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Topping:
- 1½ cups chopped pecans toasted if desired
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the crust and bake for 15 minutes.
- Make caramel on the stovetop until thick and golden.
- Pour caramel over crust, top with pecans, and bake again for 10–12 minutes.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips, let melt, and spread evenly.
- Cool completely, then cut into bars and serve.