Ooey Gooey Turtle Bars

Indulge in the irresistible decadence of Ooey Gooey Turtle Bars—a blissful combination of buttery shortbread crust, creamy homemade caramel, crunchy chopped pecans, and melty semi-sweet chocolate chips. These layered dessert bars are baked to perfection and finished with an optional drizzle of dark chocolate for a sophisticated touch. Perfect for holidays, parties, or anytime you’re craving a sweet treat, these bars strike the perfect balance of rich, nutty, and chocolatey flavors. With just 20 minutes of prep time and easy-to-follow steps, this recipe is ideal for both novice and experienced bakers. Let these irresistible turtle bars elevate your dessert game!

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
• 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 1.5 cups chopped pecans
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2 ounces dark chocolate, melted (optional for drizzling)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, mix together the flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold butter with a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 3

Press the crust mixture evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden, then remove from the oven and set aside.

Step 4

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, sweetened condensed milk, and ½ cup of butter. Stir constantly until the mixture begins to boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes while stirring. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.

Step 5

Pour the caramel mixture evenly over the baked crust. Sprinkle the chopped pecans over the caramel layer, gently pressing them down to adhere.

Step 6

Sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the top of the pecans.

Step 7

Bake again for 15 minutes until the caramel is bubbly and the chocolate chips have started to melt. Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack.

Step 8

Once cooled, drizzle melted dark chocolate over the bars for an extra decadent finish if desired.

Step 9

Chill the pan in the refrigerator for 2 hours to set before slicing into 16 bars.

Step 10

Serve and enjoy your Ooey Gooey Turtle Bars!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1341.5 grams (1341.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5593

Total Fat 225.40g	289%
Saturated Fat 73.80g	369%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.30g
Cholesterol 135mg	45%
Sodium 1162mg	51%
Total Carbohydrate 864.90g	315%
Dietary Fiber 38.60g	138%
Total Sugars 633.80g
Protein 87.90g	176%

Vitamin D 32IU	159%
Calcium 1492mg	115%
Iron 24mg	134%
Potassium 3008mg	64%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.7%

Protein: 6.0%

Carbs: 59.2%