Christmas Turtle Bars: 7 Secrets to Irresistible Holiday Treats
These Christmas Turtle Bars are a festive and delicious treat perfect for the holidays. They feature a buttery shortbread crust, a layer of gooey caramel, pecans, and a rich chocolate topping. These bars are easy to make and sure to be a hit with family and friends!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 Butter, cold and cubed
Topping
- 14 oz Caramels, unwrapped
- 0.33 cup Heavy cream
- 1 cup Pecans, chopped
- 12 oz Semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, and butter. Press into the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- In a saucepan, melt caramels with heavy cream over low heat, stirring constantly.
- Pour caramel mixture over the crust and sprinkle with pecans.
- Melt chocolate chips in the microwave or over a double boiler. Spread over the caramel layer.
- Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
For easier cutting, chill the bars for a couple of hours before slicing. You can also use different types of nuts or chocolate to customize the recipe to your liking.