Chocolate Turtle Cookie Bars
Deliciously rich cookie bars combining chocolate, caramel, and pecans for an indulgent treat that’s easy to make.
Ingrédients
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter Provides richness
- 1 cup brown sugar Adds sweetness and moisture
- 1 cup granulated sugar Enhances sweetness
- 2 large eggs For binding
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract For flavor
- 3 cups all-purpose flour Provides structure
- 1 teaspoon baking soda Leavening agent
- 1/2 teaspoon salt Enhances flavor
Mix-ins
- 2 cups chocolate chips Main chocolate flavor
- 1 cup chopped pecans Adds crunch
- 1 cup caramel sauce For gooeyness
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Pour in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually fold this dry mixture into the wet ingredients until well blended.
- Stir in chocolate chips and chopped pecans.
Baking
- Spread half of the dough evenly into a greased baking pan.
- Drizzle caramel sauce over the first dough layer.
- Spread the remaining dough over the caramel sauce.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and set.
- Allow to cool before cutting into squares.
Notes
To enhance flavor, consider adding a pinch of sea salt to the caramel. Customize with different nuts if desired, or use a vegan butter alternative to make it plant-based.