Easy Turtle Squares Recipe

Indulge in these decadent Easy Turtle Squares! A rich chocolate and pecan treat with a gooey caramel center, this recipe is surprisingly simple to make. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth or impressing guests, these squares are the ultimate combination of chocolate, caramel, and crunchy pecans.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 229.4 kcal
Protein 4g
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Ingredients for Easy Turtle Squares

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How to Make Easy Turtle Squares

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 13x9 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix, 1/2 cup (1 stick) melted unsalted butter, and 1/2 cup milk. Mix until just combined.
  3. Press half of the cake batter into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  4. Bake for 7-8 minutes, or until the edges begin to set.
  5. Remove from oven. Sprinkle 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1/2 cup chopped pecans evenly over the crust.
  6. Drizzle 1 cup caramel topping (store-bought or homemade) over the chocolate chips and pecans.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of the remaining cake batter over the caramel layer. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup chopped pecans.
  8. Return to the oven and bake for 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.
  10. Cut into squares and enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

48g

Fat

23g

Carbs

10g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Easy Turtle Squares?

Easy Turtle Squares takes about 45 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Easy Turtle Squares?

Easy Turtle Squares has approximately 229.4 calories per serving, with about 4 g protein, 10 g carbohydrates and 19 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Easy Turtle Squares?

The key ingredients for Easy Turtle Squares are Chocolate Cake Mix, Butter, Milk, Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips, Pecans, Caramel Ice Cream Topping. See the full list with measurements above.

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