Indulge in the symphony of flavors with Pecan Turtles Pie Bars, a delectable treat that seamlessly blends the richness of pecans, the gooeyness of caramel, and the velvety smoothness of chocolate. These delightful bars offer a delightful twist to the classic pecan pie, featuring a buttery shortbread crust, a layer of luscious caramel, and an abundance of crunchy pecans, all enveloped in a blanket of decadent chocolate. Embark on a culinary journey with our comprehensive guide, featuring two irresistible variations—the classic Pecan Turtles Pie Bars and the Salted Caramel Pecan Turtles Pie Bars. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and create a dessert that will leave a lasting impression.
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CLASSIC PECAN PIE BARS
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Combine 1 3/4 cups flour, butter and sugar in bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in 1/3 cup pecans.
- Press crust mixture evenly onto bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch baking pan. Bake 18-22 minutes or until edges are very light golden brown.
- Combine brown sugar, 6 tablespoons flour, and salt in large bowl; whisk until mixed. Add corn syrup, eggs and vanilla; mix well. Stir in 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans. Spread evenly over hot, partially baked crust. Bake 30-35 minutes or until filling is set and knife inserted 1-inch from edge comes out clean.
- Cool completely. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 8 grams, SaturatedFat grams, Transfat grams, Cholesterol 30 milligrams, Sodium 125 milligrams, Carbohydrate 23 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Sugar grams, Protein 2 grams
PECAN TURTLES® PIE BARS
If you like Turtles®, you will like these pecan pie bars.
Provided by Karla W
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Pecan Dessert Recipes
Time 2h30m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Beat white sugar, butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and pinch of salt together in a bowl until smooth; add flour and stir until dough forms. Press dough into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until edges are lightly brown, 15 to 17 minutes. Cool crust completely.
- Whisk brown sugar, corn syrup, eggs, remaining vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon salt together in a bowl; add pecans and stir to combine. Pour brown sugar mixture over cooled crust.
- Bake in the oven until golden brown and filling is set, 25 to 30 minutes. Cool to room temperature; cut into 36 bars. Place bars in refrigerator until cold, about 1 hour.
- Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring after each melting, for 1 to 3 minutes (depending on your microwave). Set cold bars on waxed paper and drizzle melted chocolate over the top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.1 calories, Carbohydrate 17.1 g, Cholesterol 22.3 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 48.8 mg, Sugar 10.3 g
EASY PECAN PIE BARS
I'm always searching for fast and easy recipes to take to the teachers lounge. The staff goes nuts for these shortcut pecan pie bars. -Kathro Yoder, Defiance, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Line a 13x9-in. baking pan with foil; grease foil., Reserve 2/3 cup cake mix; set aside. Combine remaining cake mix, butter and 1 egg; beat on low speed until blended. Press onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake 15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., For filling, beat corn syrup, brown sugar, vanilla and reserved cake mix until blended. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over warm crust; sprinkle with pecans., Bake until center is set, 25-30 minutes longer. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. To serve, refrigerate at least 15 minutes. Lift out of pan; discard foil, then cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 174mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.
FAVORITE PECAN PIE BARS
This pecan bar recipe is the perfect little gift this winter. Send your favorite holiday travelers on their way with a package of these nutty little bars to eat when they get home. -Sylvia Ford, Kennett, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 4 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar and salt; cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake 20 minutes., For filling, in a large bowl, whisk eggs, corn syrup, sugar, melted butter and vanilla. Stir in pecans. Spread over hot crust., Bake 25-30 minutes longer or until filling is set. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 calories, Fat 8g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 54mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
PECAN PIE BARS
These easy pecan pie bars start with a brown butter press-in shortbread crust and are a perfect addition to your Thanksgiving dessert table.
Categories おせち Christmas Thanksgiving baking comfort food dessert snack
Time 1h20m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- For crust: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Butter or spray the bottom and sides a 13x9-inch baking pan with baking spray. Line the pan with parchment paper or foil letting the excess extend over the edges of the pan.
- Cube the butter and place in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until butter smells nutty and the solids and turned brown, 6-8 minutes. Immediately pour the butter into a medium bowl, top stop the cooking. Whisk in the sugar and salt. Add flour and stir until it is fully moistened. Press the crust evenly into the bottom of the baking pan. (The crust will be moist. Press carefully to reach all edges and corners of the pan).
- Bake for 15 minutes. Remove and lightly press down any large bubbles in the crust.
- For the filling: In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, corn syrup, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Stir in the pecan halves. Pour over the baked crust.
- Bake at 350°F for 30 to 35 minutes or until the topping is puffed and set (it should not wiggle). Let cool completely in the pan. Use the excess parchment or foil to lift the bars out of the pan. Cut into squares to serve.
TURTLE PECAN PIE
Make and share this Turtle Pecan Pie recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Diana Adcock
Categories Pie
Time 1h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small bowl rub flour with 4 teaspoons sugar and 3 T. butter to make coarse crumbs.
- With a fork stir in 1 t. water-use a touch more if needed.
- Squeeze into a ball, then press into the bottom and 3/4 of the way up the sides of a buttered 6 inch wide cake pan with removable rim.
- Bake in a 350 degree oven until pastry is golden brown and firm when pressed, around 20 minutes.
- Remove.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl using a whisk blend remaining sugar, egg, corn syrup, vanilla, pecans, and chocolate.
- Pour into the warm crust and bake until the filling is set, about 30 minutes.
- Remove and let stand until cool-chill or serve warm with caramel sauce and nuts.
- Caramel Sauce: In a 2 quart pan over high heat combine the butter and sugar.
- Whisk quickly until sugar is melted and amber in color, around 3 minutes.
- Remove and add the whipping cream-this will sputter-whisking until smooth.
- Ladle over pie wedges and sprinkle with nuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.7, Fat 15.9, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 51.9, Sodium 53.5, Carbohydrate 34.1, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 22, Protein 2.7
BUTTER PECAN TURTLE BARS
Tastes similar to the Turtle's candy, but with a crust, and made in a baking pan...absolutely delicious...a wonderful treat!
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Dessert
Time 33m
Yield 1 13x9 inch pan
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Set oven to 350 degrees.
- Prepare a 13x9-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, combine flour, 3/4 cup brown sugar and 1/2 cup butter; blend with fork until crumbly.
- Pat the mixture onto bottom of prepared baking pan.
- Sprinkle pecan halves evenly over the unbaked crust; set aside.
- In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup brown sugar with 2/3 cup butter.
- Cook, over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture begins to boil; boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Drizzle the caramel mixture over pecans and crust in baking dish.
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until cacamel layer is bubbly, and crust is light brown.
- Remove from oven, and immediately sprinkle with chocolate chips.
- Spread chips evenly as they melt.
- Cool completely before cutting into bars.
Tips:
- Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, high-quality ingredients will make a big difference in the taste of your pie bars. Use good-quality chocolate, chopped pecans, and pure maple syrup.
- Don't overmix the dough: Overmixing the dough will make it tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Chill the dough before baking: Chilling the dough before baking will help it hold its shape better.
- Bake the pie bars until the crust is golden brown: The crust should be golden brown and the filling should be set.
- Let the pie bars cool completely before serving: This will help the filling to set properly.
Conclusion:
Pecan turtles pie bars are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With their rich chocolate flavor and crunchy pecans, these pie bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a dessert that is both delicious and easy to make, give pecan turtles pie bars a try. You won't be disappointed!
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