Turtle Cookie Bars Recipe

Name: Turtle Cookie Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: FOR THE SHORTBREAD LAYER:; 2 cups All-purpose Flour; 1 cup Brown Sugar, Firmly Packed; 1/2 cups Unsalted Butter, Room Temperature; _____; FOR THE PECAN LAYER:; 1 cup Pecan Halves; 2 teaspoons Salt; 2/3 cups Unsalted Butter, Cut Into Pieces; 1/2 cups Brown Sugar, Firmly Packed; _____; FOR THE CHOCOLATE LAYER:; 1-1/2 cup Milk Chocolate Chips; 1/4 cups Pecans, Finely Chopped

Servings: persons

FOR THE SHORTBREAD LAYER:
2 cups All-purpose Flour
1 cup Brown Sugar, Firmly Packed
1/2 cups Unsalted Butter, Room Temperature
_____
FOR THE PECAN LAYER:
1 cup Pecan Halves
2 teaspoons Salt
2/3 cups Unsalted Butter, Cut Into Pieces
1/2 cups Brown Sugar, Firmly Packed
_____
FOR THE CHOCOLATE LAYER:
1-1/2 cup Milk Chocolate Chips
1/4 cups Pecans, Finely Chopped

1
In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the flour, brown sugar, and butter. Mix on medium speed until well combined. Firmly press the mixture into the bottom of an ungreased 9 x 13 pan.
2
For the pecan layer, in a small bowl, mix the pecan halves and salt together. Layer the pecan halves over the crust. In a medium pan, cook the butter and brown sugar over medium high heat, until boiling. Cook for 3 minutes, then remove from heat. Pour the mixture evenly over the pecan halves.
3
Place the pan in a 350F oven, and cook for 15 minutes, or until golden and bubbly. Remove from the oven and sprinkle the chocolate chips over the pecans. Allow the chips to soften for a few minutes, then gently swirl the chocolate over the pecans. Sprinkle with finely chopped pecans, and let cool for two hours. Cut into bars, serve, and enjoy!

1605

kcal

Calories

110

Fat

151

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: FOR THE SHORTBREAD LAYER:, 2 cups All-purpose Flour, 1 cup Brown Sugar, Firmly Packed, 1/2 cups Unsalted Butter, Room Temperature, and more.

Yes, Turtle Cookie Bars falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Turtle Cookie Bars

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