Best 6 Gooey Turtle Bars Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable symphony of flavors and textures with our heavenly Gooey Turtle Bars. These irresistible treats combine the richness of chocolate, the nutty goodness of pecans, the chewy delight of caramel, and the fluffy embrace of cream cheese in a harmonious union that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you prefer the classic combination of chocolate and caramel or crave the tangy twist of cream cheese, this recipe offers variations that cater to every palate. Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure as we unveil the secrets behind these divine bars, ensuring that every bite is an explosion of pure bliss.

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OOEY-GOOEY TURTLE BARS



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Provided by Food Network

Time 4h45m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 roll (16.5 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated sugar cookies
1 bag (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups)
3 cups Fisher® Chef's Naturals® Chopped Pecans
1/2 cup LAND O LAKES® Butter
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 jar (12.25 oz) caramel ice cream topping
1 cup graham cracker crumbs (16 squares)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F (325 degrees F for dark or nonstick pan). Press cookie dough evenly in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch pan.
  • Sprinkle 1 cup of the chocolate chips and 1 1/2 cups of the pecans over dough; lightly press into dough. Set aside.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Stir in brown sugar, caramel topping and graham cracker crumbs. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Pour over crust in pan; spread evenly. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup chocolate chips and 1 1/2 cups pecans.
  • Bake 25 to 32 minutes or until edges are deep golden brown and pecans are lightly toasted. Cool on cooling rack 30 minutes; loosen sides from pan, but do not cut. Cool completely, about 3 hours longer. (For firmer bars, let stand an additional 2 hours.) For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.

GOOEY TURTLE BARS



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I cut this from a magazine several years ago (not sure which one). Putting it here for safe keeping...hopefully I'll get to make it sometime soon!

Provided by Karabea

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 20m

Yield 2 dozen, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup butter, melted
1 1/2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
2 cups semisweet chocolate morsels
1 cup pecan pieces
1 (12 ounce) jar caramel topping

Steps:

  • Combine butter and wafer crumbs in a 13x9-inch baking pan; press into bottom of pan. Sprinkle with chocolate morsels and pecans.
  • Remove lid from caramel topping; microwave on HIGH for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until hot, stirring after every 30 seconds. Drizzle over pecans.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes or until morsels melt; cool in pan on wire rack. Chill at least 30 minutes; cut into squares.

GOOEY TURTLE BARS RECIPE



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Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/4 cups flour
2 1/4 cups old fashioned oats
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup butter (softened to room temp)
1 (12 ounce) bottle caramel topping
2 cups milk chocolate chips
2 cups pecans (coarsely chopped)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl combine flour, oats, brown sugar, salt and soda.
  • Add softened butter and stir until it makes crumbs.
  • Press 3/4 of the crumb mixture into the bottom of a large cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and pour caramel evenly over crust. Sprinkle with chocolate chips, pecans and remaining crumbs. Return to oven and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Cool slightly before cutting.

GOOEY CARAMEL TURTLE BARS



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Found online...A buttery shortbread crust is layered with a creamy vanilla caramel, toasted pecan halves and milk chocolate shards to create one absolutely decadent bar.

Provided by AZPARZYCH

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h10m

Yield 36 bars

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 3/4 cups packed brown sugar
1/4 cup honey
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut up
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups pecan halves, toasted*
6 ounces milk chocolate or 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F Line bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with foil. Combine flour, sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt in medium bowl. Stir in melted butter until soft dough forms. Press dough over bottom of pan. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Spray sides of foil above crust with cooking spray to prevent caramel from sticking.
  • Combine brown sugar, honey, 1/4 cup water and scant 1/2 teaspoon salt in large wide saucepan. Add 1/4 cup butter; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with silicone spatula and scraping corners and bottom of pan as butter melts. From time to time, scrape mixture off spatula against top edge of pan and scrape sides of pan clean. Reduce heat to a moderate boil; stir and scrape pan 3 minutes or until sugar is dissolved.
  • Stir in sweetened condensed milk; return to a boil, stirring constantly and scraping sides, corners and bottom of pan. (Adjust heat so mixture boils actively but not too furiously.) Continue stirring and cooking 9 to 12 minutes or until mixture reaches 235°F Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.
  • Pour over crust; tilt baking pan to level caramel. Sprinkle with pecans and chocolate; let stand until caramel is cool and chocolate is set.
  • Lift foil to remove bars from pan. Remove foil; cut into bars. (Bars can be made 3 days ahead. Store in an airtight container.)
  • TIP *To toast pecans, place on baking sheet; bake at 350°F for 6 to 8 minutes or until slightly darker in color. Cool.

OOEY-GOOEY TURTLE BARS



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My family always ask me to make these cookies all the time.

Provided by valerie casale

Categories     Cookies

Time 4h45m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 roll (16.5 oz) pillsbury refrigerated sugar cookies
2 c 12 oz semisweet chocolate chips
3 c chopped pecans
1/2 c butter
1/2 c packed light brown sugar
1 jar(s) 12.25 oz caramel ice cream topping
1 c graham crackers, crumbs (16 squares)

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350 (325 for dark or nonstick pan) Press cookies dough evenly in bottom of ungreased 13x9 - inch pan.
  • 2. Sprinkle 1 cup of the chocolate chips and 1 1/2 cups of pecans over dough' lightly press into dough. Set aside.
  • 3. In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Stir in brown sugar, caramel topping and graham cracker crumbs. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Pour over crust in pan; spread evenly. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup chocolate chips and 1 1/2 cups pecans.
  • 4. Bake 25 to 32 minutes or until edges are deep golden brown and pecans are lightly toasted. Cool on cooling rack 30 minutes; loosen sides from pan, but do not cut. Cool completely, about 3 hours longer. (For firmer bars, let stand an additional 2 hours.). For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.

GOOEY TURTLE BARS



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Number Of Ingredients 8

JAR INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 cups vanilla wafers crumbs
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup , , coarsely chopped pecan
ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup melted butter, slightly cooled
1 11.75-ounce jar caramel ice cream topping
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Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. 2. Place the vanilla wafer crumbs and melted butter in a medium-sized bowl, and mix well with a fork. Transfer the crumb mixture to an ungreased 9-x-9-inch baking pan and, using the back of a fork, press the mixture firmly over the bottom and sides of the pan. Sprinkle the chocolate chips and pecans evenly over the crumb mixture. 3. Place the caramel topping in a microwave-save bowl, and microwave on high power for 1 1/2 minutes, or until the topping has a thin consistency. Alternatively, place the copping in a small saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly. Drizzle the topping over the chocolate chips and pecans.4. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the edges are light brown in color. Cool at room temperature for 30 minutes. Then chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.5. Cut into bars and serve immediately, or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.CREATING THE JAR1. Wash and thoroughly dry a 1-quart wide-mouth canning jar.2. Layer the ingredients in the jar as shown below, pressing firmly with a flat-bottomed object, such as a tart tamper or the bottom of a narrow glass, after each addition. Make the layers as level as possible.TOP of the jar 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans 1 1/2 cups vanilla wafer crumbsBOTTOM of the jar3. Secure the lid, and decorate as desired (see The Basics: 06-Creating the Jars DECORATING THE JAR). Attach the instructions for making the cookies found in the Gift Jar Tags chapter.From "The Mason Jar Cookie Cookbook." Copyright 2002 by Lonnette Parks. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Tips:

- To make the perfect graham cracker crust, use a food processor to finely crush the graham crackers until they resemble coarse crumbs. Mix the crumbs with melted butter and press firmly into the bottom of a greased 9x13 inch pan. - For the caramel layer, use a heavy-bottomed saucepan and stir constantly to prevent burning. Once the butter and sugar have melted, bring the mixture to a boil and let it bubble for 3-5 minutes, or until it reaches a deep amber color. - When making the chocolate ganache, use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. Chop the chocolate finely and place it in a heatproof bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water. Stir constantly until the chocolate is melted and smooth. - To make the gooey filling, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the sour cream and vanilla extract until just combined. - When baking the turtle bars, keep an eye on them to prevent overbaking. The bars are done when the center is set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached. - Let the turtle bars cool completely before cutting and serving. This will allow the filling to set and the bars to hold their shape.

Conclusion:

Gooey turtle bars are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With a graham cracker crust, a gooey caramel layer, a creamy chocolate ganache, and a pecan topping, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give gooey turtle bars a try. You won't be disappointed!

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