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Homemade Turtle Bars consist of a shortbread crust, pecans, homemade caramel, and chocolate, the perfect delectable combination!
Homemade Turtle Bars are deliciously simple! This recipe is always a hit and is so quick and easy to make. With only 5 ingredients, you won't believe how stunningly rich and impressive the results of making this recipe will be. The name Homemade Turtle Bars is because they have caramel, pecans and chocolate. Just like the Turtle Chocolates. The shortbread crust contributes a melt in your mouth sensation. There are many variations of this recipe with some using whipping cream or condensed milk in the caramel layer. This recipe is been a never-fail tested and tried combination! I use a baking sheet instead of a casserole dish or cake pan because it lets the shortbread crust dry out more so that you don't get a soggy bottom layer. And baking the caramel topping causes it to become candy-like.
Turtles Chocolates are a delectable candy made with pecans and caramel, then dipped in chocolate. The shape looks like turtles. This name is trademarked by DeMet's Candy Company. Johnson's Candy Comapany introduced Turtles in 1918. (Johnson's Candy Company became DeMet's Candy Company in 1923) In Canada, Turtles are distributed and sold as a Nestle product. Turtles are especially popular at Christmas! The recipe for Turtle Bars has been passed down from generation to generation.
These Homemade Turtle Bars are great to have in the freezer. These turtle bars will always disappear if left out on the counter! For some reason, we all have a hard time eating only one of these Homemade Turtle Bars. Truly, I actually make a double batch, which is what I have printed out here. To store, just cut and place in a sealed container in the freezer for up to 3 months. These are great for Christmas, Thanksgiving, or any other big get together.
Homemade Turtle Bars consist of a shortbread crust, pecans, homemade caramel and chocolate, the perfect delectable combination!
Mix the flour and 2 cups of brown sugar in a large bowl. Cut in the butter with a pastry cutter until crumbly.
Press into a greased 12x18" cookie sheet.
Sprinkle the pecans onto the shortbread layer.
Place the 1 1/2 cups of butter and the 1 cup of brown sugar in a small saucepan. Heat on medium until a rolling boil, stirring every once in a while. Boil for 1 minute.
Pour the caramel over the pecans. Bake in 350°F convection oven for 20 minutes.
Take out of the oven and immediately sprinkle the chocolate chips onto the caramel layer.
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Wait 5 minutes, then spread the chocolate chips over the caramel.
Let cool completely.
Cut into 77 squares.
Enjoy!
Servings 72
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
I use a large baking sheet. 12"x18"
Do not use a food processor to mix the butter with the flour and sugar. Cut in with a pastry cutter until crumbly.
Bake in convection otherwise bake a bit longer.
Soften the butter before making the shortbread to make it easier to cut in.
Sometimes I refrigerate to cool the Homemade Turtle Bars to cool them quickly,but make sure to cut them before they get completely hard.
