Chocolate Turtle Bars Recipe 🍫🐢
Description: Reminiscent of cherished childhood memories, these Chocolate Turtle Bars evoke the warmth of home and the indulgence of decadent flavors. Perfect for gatherings and potlucks, this recipe encapsulates the essence of sweet nostalgia and culinary delight.
- Category: Bar Cookie
- Keywords: Dessert, Cookie & Brownie, Kid Friendly, Potluck, Weeknight, Microwave, For Large Groups, Oven, < 4 Hours
- Servings: 20
- Calories per Serving: 416.2
- Total Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 9.9g
- Cholesterol: 42.9mg
- Sodium: 283.3mg
- Carbohydrates: 49.4g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 35.8g
- Protein: 4.9g
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Evaporated milk | 1 can |
| German chocolate cake mix with pudding | 1 box |
| Water | 1 cup |
| Butter | 1 1/4 cups |
| Eggs | 3 |
| Pecans | 2 cups |
| Caramels | 1 package (about 14 oz) |
| Chocolate chips | 2 cups |
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly grease a 13×9 baking pan and set aside.
- In a saucepan over low heat, combine caramels and evaporated milk. Stir until the caramels melt, then cover to keep warm and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, blend the German chocolate cake mix, water, melted butter, and eggs until well combined.
- Pour half of the cake mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 13 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the oven.
- Pour the melted caramel mixture over the partially baked cake, spreading it evenly to the edges.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of pecans and 1 cup of chocolate chips over the caramel layer.
- Pour the remaining cake batter evenly over the top.
- Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, remove the pan from the oven and place it on a wire rack to cool.
- In a pie pan, toast the remaining pecans in the oven for 3 to 4 minutes.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the remaining chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Spread the melted chocolate over the cooled cake using a rubber spatula.
- Sprinkle the toasted pecans over the chocolate layer.
- Allow the Chocolate Turtle Bars to cool completely before slicing them into indulgent bars.
These Chocolate Turtle Bars are a delightful treat, blending the richness of chocolate with the crunch of toasted pecans and the sweetness of caramel. Whether enjoyed with loved ones or shared at gatherings, they are sure to leave a lasting impression of flavor and fond memories.
