Description
Indulge in the rich, decadent flavors of these Easy Turtle Bars. A buttery graham cracker crust topped with sweetened condensed milk, chocolate chips, toasted pecans, and gooey caramel, these bars are a delightful treat that’s simple to make and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Topping:
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 ½ cups chopped pecans, toasted if desired
- 1 cup caramel bits or soft caramels, melted with 2 tablespoons cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan.
- Add layers: Pour sweetened condensed milk over the crust. Sprinkle chocolate chips and pecans. Drizzle melted caramel and swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly. Cool in the pan, then cut into bars.
Notes
- For extra indulgence, sprinkle sea salt flakes over the caramel before baking.
- Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Bars can be frozen for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Bars
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
