Decadent Turtle Bars Sweet Indulgence (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base and Mix-ins
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240 g unsalted butter, melted
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200 g packed brown sugar
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200 g granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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10 ml vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
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250 g all-purpose flour
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2 g salt
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2 g baking powder
→ Toppings and Fillings
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120 g chopped pecans
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170 g semi-sweet chocolate chips
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240 ml caramel sauce
# Instructions:
01 -
Preheat oven to 175°C and grease a 23x33 cm baking pan or line with parchment paper for easier removal.
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In a large mixing bowl, blend melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until thoroughly combined.
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Mix in the eggs and vanilla extract, stirring until the batter is smooth.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
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Gently fold in chopped pecans and half of the semi-sweet chocolate chips, distributing evenly.
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Spread half of the prepared batter evenly in the baking pan.
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Drizzle caramel sauce over the batter and sprinkle with the remaining chocolate chips.
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Spoon remaining batter over the top and gently spread, allowing some caramel and chocolate to peek through.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden and a toothpick inserted into the center emerges with a few moist crumbs.
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Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Then lift from the pan using parchment, if used, and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Once fully cooled, cut into bars and serve.
# Notes:
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For extra caramel flavor, swirl some additional sauce over the top after baking and cooling.