Ingredients for Gooey Caramel Turtle Bars
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup toasted pecan halves
- 1 cup coarsely chopped milk chocolate
- cooking spray, as needed
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How to Make Gooey Caramel Turtle Bars
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 13x9-inch baking pan with aluminum foil, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Stir in 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter until a soft dough forms.
- Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.
- Lightly spray the sides of the foil above the crust with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- In a large, wide saucepan, combine 1 cup packed light brown sugar, 1/4 cup honey, 1/4 cup water, and a scant 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Add 1/4 cup unsalted butter.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a silicone spatula, scraping the corners and bottom of the pan as the butter melts. Continue to scrape the spatula against the pan's edge and sides to prevent scorching.
- Bring to a moderate boil. Stir and scrape the pan for 3 minutes, or until the sugar dissolves.
- Stir in 1 (14-ounce) can of sweetened condensed milk.
- Return to a boil, stirring constantly and scraping the sides and bottom of the pan.
- Continue stirring and cooking for 9-12 minutes, or until the mixture reaches 235°F (113°C) on a candy thermometer. Remove from heat.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Pour the caramel evenly over the baked crust.
- Tilt the pan to distribute the caramel evenly.
- Sprinkle with 1 cup toasted pecan halves and 1 cup coarsely chopped milk chocolate.
- Let stand until the caramel is completely cool and the chocolate is set (at least 2 hours).
- Lift the foil overhang to remove the bars from the pan.
- Carefully peel off the foil.
- Cut into bars and serve.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
2 g
Sugar
89g
Fat
29g
Carbs
9g
