Best 3 Ultimate Turtle Cookie Bars Recipes

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Indulge yourself in the delectable world of Ultimate Turtle Cookie Bars, where a symphony of flavors and textures harmonize to create an unforgettable dessert experience. These delightful treats are an exquisite fusion of chewy cookie crust, velvety caramel filling, and luscious chocolate ganache topping, promising an explosion of taste in every bite. With a step-by-step guide and a treasure trove of additional recipes, including options for a gluten-free base and mouthwatering variations like Turtle Cheesecake Bars, Salted Caramel Turtle Bars, and Chocolate Caramel Turtle Bars, this article is your ultimate destination for turtle cookie bar bliss.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

TURTLE COOKIE BARS



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I found this recipe on Facebook. It's from Anita's Recipe Blog, and is different than other Turtle Cookie Bars posted on Food.com.

Provided by Chris Reynolds

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 32m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups flour
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup pecan halves
2/3 cup butter
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup milk chocolate chips

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F Combine the crust ingredients and beat at medium speed until blended. Pat mixture firmly into a 9x13 pan.
  • Arrange pecans over the crust.
  • Combine 2/3 C butter and 1/2 C brown sugar in a saucepan; bring to a boil over medium high heat, stirring constantly. Cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Pour mixture over pecans. Bake at 350 for 15-17 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
  • Remove from oven; sprinkle with chocolate morsels. Let stand 2-3 minutes or until slightly melted. Gently swirl chocolate with a knife, leaving some morsels whole (do not spread). Let cool on a wire rack at room temperature until chocolate is set. Cut into squares.

ULTIMATE TURTLE COOKIE BARS



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Love chocolate and caramel? Indulge in decadent bars. Chocolate chip bar cookies with a caramel, chocolate, pecan topping.

Provided by Wheres_the_Beef

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h10m

Yield 16 cookie bars, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter, softened
6 tablespoons brown sugar
6 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided use
1/2 cup pecans, coarsely chopped
24 Kraft caramels, unwrapped
1 tablespoon milk
3/4 cup pecan halves
1 teaspoon shortening

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Using electric mixer, in a medium bowl, cream butter, brown and white sugars, then egg and vanilla.
  • In another bowl, stir together, flour, baking soda and salt. Mix well.
  • Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix well until a soft dough forms.
  • Stir in 3/4 cup of chocolate chips and 1/2 cup of coarsely chopped pecans. Mix until chocolate chips and chopped pecans are evenly distributed in cookie dough.
  • Press cookie dough evenly into bottom of an ungreased, 8-inch square baking pan.
  • Bake 28 to 33 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven.
  • Meanwhile, in a 1-quart saucepan on stove top, heat 24 caramels and 1 Tbs milk over low heat, stirring frequently, until melted and smooth. Remove from heat.
  • Carefully spread melted caramels evenly over warm cookie bars and sprinkle with pecan halves. Cool completely on cooling rack, about 1 hour.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave 1/4 cup of semisweet chocolate chips and 1 tsp shortening uncovered on High 30 to 60 seconds, stirring every 15 seconds, until melted and smooth. Drizzle over cookie bars. Let stand about 30 minutes or until chocolate is set.
  • For bars, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.9, Fat 16.6, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 29.7, Sodium 142.2, Carbohydrate 36.7, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 25.7, Protein 3.4

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This recipe of my mother's is a 'must make' for the holidays," reveals field editor Faye Hintz of Springfield, Missouri. "I always have good intentions of taking some to Christmas parties, but my family finishes them too soon!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 8 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup pecan halves
TOPPING
2/3 cup butter, cubed
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until smooth. Gradually add flour; beat until crumbly. Press firmly into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Arrange pecans over crust. , In a small heavy saucepan, combine butter and brown sugar. Bring to a boil; boil for 1 minute or until smooth, stirring constantly. Pour over pecans. , Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until bubbly. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top; Cool in pan on a wire rack for 3 minutes. Spread chocolate but allow some chips to remain whole. Cool completely; cut into small squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 24mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate for the best flavor. A good option is semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cookies tough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them. This will help the frosting set properly.

Conclusion:

These turtle cookie bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With their rich chocolate flavor, chewy texture, and gooey caramel filling, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give these turtle cookie bars a try!

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