How to Make Pecan Turtles® Pie Bars - A Step-by-Step Guide

For those with a sweet tooth and a love for pecans, Pecan Turtles® Pie Bars are the perfect treat. These delectable bars combine the rich flavors of pecan pie with the chewy texture of caramel and the decadence of chocolate. Every bite is a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you wanting more.

These bars are a twist on the classic pecan turtle candy, which typically consists of pecans, caramel, and chocolate. In this recipe, we take these classic flavors and transform the...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • ⅔ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ⅔ cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup light corn syrup
  • 3 eggs
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 36
  • Yield: 36 bars

  • 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

    123 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 22mg
    • Sodium: 49mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 17g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 10g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 11mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 39mg