Ooey Gooey Turtle Bars Recipe

Indulge in the ultimate chocolate caramel treat! These Ooey Gooey Turtle Bars, a classic from the 43rd Pillsbury Bake-Off, deliver a decadent combination of rich chocolate, buttery caramel, and crunchy pecans. Easy to make and even easier to devour, this recipe is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. Prepare for an explosion of flavor in every bite!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 260 mins
Calories 351.5 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Ooey Gooey Turtle Bars

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How to Make Ooey Gooey Turtle Bars

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Press 1 1/2 cups of your favorite refrigerated cookie dough evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 13x9-inch baking pan.
  3. Sprinkle 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans over the cookie dough. Gently press into the dough.
  4. In a 2-quart saucepan, melt 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter over medium-high heat.
  5. Stir in 1 cup packed light brown sugar, 1 cup caramel ice cream topping, and 1 cup graham cracker crumbs.
  6. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  7. Pour the caramel mixture evenly over the cookie dough layer in the pan.
  8. Sprinkle the remaining 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips and 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans over the caramel layer.
  9. Bake for 25-32 minutes, or until the edges are deep golden brown and the pecans are lightly toasted.
  10. Let cool on a wire rack for 30 minutes.
  11. Loosen the edges of the bars from the pan, but do not cut.
  12. Cool completely, about 3 hours, before cutting into 24 bars (6 rows x 4 rows).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

71g

Fat

34g

Carbs

13g

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