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Turtle Bars

Shortbread Base:

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 cup brown sugar , packed
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter , softened

Turtle Layer:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar , packed
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups pecans , chopped
  • 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips , about 2 cups

Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray a 13×9″ baking dish with baking spray.
  • Add flour, 1 cup brown sugar and ¾ cup butter to a stand mixer on medium speed until crumbly.
  • Press into the baking dish evenly.
  • Add 1 cup butter, 1 cup brown sugar, heavy cream and ¼ teaspoon salt to a medium saucepan on medium heat.
  • Stir non-stop until mixture comes to a boil, then cook for 1 additional minute.
  • Remove from heat and pour mixture over the cookie base.
  • Sprinkle pecans over the caramel.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes.
  • Sprinkle chocolate chips over the baked bars as soon as they come out of the oven and let sit for 5 minutes to melt (you can also cover the pan with a baking sheet to keep heat in).
  • Spread chocolate carefully with offset spatula or fork.
  • Cool completely before slicing and serving.