Description
Chocolate and caramel lovers will adore these turtle bars, combining rich pecans, silky chocolate, and gooey caramel in one irresistible dessert. Sweet layers meld together, offering pure indulgence that satisfies every chocolate craving you might experience.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups pecans
- 1 bag (12 ounces / 340 grams) semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 roll (16.5 ounces / 468 grams) Pillsbury Sugar Cookie Dough
Base and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
Topping Ingredient:
- 1 jar (12.25 ounces / 347 grams) caramel ice cream topping
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F and positioning a rack in the center.
- Uniformly spread the cookie dough across the entire surface of an ungreased 13×9-inch baking pan, creating an even base layer.
- Generously distribute chocolate chips and chopped pecans over the entire dough surface, ensuring even coverage.
- Create a rich caramel sauce by melting butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then gradually incorporating brown sugar until completely dissolved and smooth.
- Carefully drizzle the warm caramel mixture across the pecans, allowing it to seep between the nuts and chocolate chips.
- Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges and a slightly set center.
- Immediately after removing from the oven, drizzle caramel ice cream topping across the surface for an extra layer of sweetness.
- Allow the dessert to cool completely at room temperature, which helps the layers set and makes cutting into bars easier.
- Once fully cooled, slice into squares and serve.
Notes
- Chill the dough briefly before pressing into the pan to prevent sticking and create a more even base.
- Toast pecans beforehand to enhance their nutty flavor and add extra depth to the dessert.
- Experiment with different chocolate types like dark or milk chocolate to customize the flavor profile.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free cookie dough and verify all ingredients are celiac-friendly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 324 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 88 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg