Turtle Magic Bars Recipe

Introduction

Turtle Magic Bars are a decadent treat combining a buttery crust with layers of chocolate, pecans, caramel, and sweetened condensed milk. These rich bars are perfect for parties or whenever you crave a sweet indulgence that’s easy to make at home.

Ingredients

• ½ cup salted butter, softened to room temperature
• ⅓ cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 12 ounce bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 ½ cups chopped pecans
• 1 ½ cups caramel bits
• 14 ounce can of sweetened condensed milk

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 7×11-inch baking dish with foil and spray with cooking spray, then set aside.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until smooth using an electric hand mixer.
3. Step 3: Add the flour to the butter and sugar mixture and stir until just combined.
4. Step 4: Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
5. Step 5: Bake the crust for 15 minutes until it turns lightly golden brown.
6. Step 6: Remove the crust from the oven. Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly over the crust, then add the chopped pecans and caramel bits on top.
7. Step 7: Pour the sweetened condensed milk evenly over the toppings, trying to cover as much of the surface as possible.
8. Step 8: Return the pan to the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbling.
9. Step 9: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan. Once cool, lift them out using the foil, cut into bars, and serve.

Tips & Variations

• For extra flavor, toast the pecans lightly before adding them to enhance their nuttiness.
• Swap pecans for walnuts or almonds if preferred.
• Use dark chocolate chips for a richer chocolate taste.
• If you like a softer bar, reduce baking time slightly and check for a gooey top.

Storage

Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. To reheat, warm them slightly in the microwave for 10-15 seconds to soften the caramel and chocolate layers.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I prepare these bars ahead of time?

Yes, you can prepare the bars a day in advance and store them covered at room temperature or in the fridge. They actually improve in flavor after resting for a few hours.

Can I use salted or unsalted butter?

This recipe uses salted butter to enhance flavor, but if you only have unsalted butter, add a pinch of salt to the dough.

Turtle Magic Bars Recipe

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• Author: Elara
• Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
• Yield: 12 bars 1x

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Description

Turtle Magic Bars are decadent dessert bars featuring a buttery shortbread crust topped with layers of semi-sweet chocolate chips, chopped pecans, caramel bits, and sweetened condensed milk, baked to golden perfection. These bars offer a delightful combination of crunchy, chewy, and sweet flavors, perfect for satisfying any sweet tooth at parties, holidays, or as an indulgent treat anytime.

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Ingredients

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Crust

• ½ cup salted butter, softened to room temperature
• ⅓ cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour

Toppings

• 12-ounce bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 ½ cups chopped pecans
• 1 ½ cups caramel bits
• 14-ounce can of sweetened condensed milk

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Instructions

1. Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 7×11-inch baking dish with aluminum foil and spray it lightly with cooking spray to prevent sticking. Set aside.
2. Make crust mixture: In a large bowl, cream together the softened salted butter and packed light brown sugar using an electric hand mixer until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
3. Add flour: Stir in the all-purpose flour into the butter and sugar mixture until fully combined to form the crust dough.
4. Press crust into pan: Evenly press the crust dough into the bottom of the prepared baking dish creating an even layer for the base of the bars.
5. Bake crust: Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15 minutes until it turns lightly golden brown.
6. Add toppings: Remove the baking dish from the oven. Evenly sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips over the warm crust, followed by the chopped pecans and caramel bits.
7. Pour sweetened condensed milk: Carefully pour the sweetened condensed milk over the toppings, trying to cover as much of the surface as possible to bind the layers together.
8. Bake the assembled bars: Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for an additional 30-35 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
9. Cool and serve: Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan. Once cooled, lift them out using the foil lining, cut into individual bars, and serve.

Notes

• Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming with the sugar.
• Line the baking dish with foil to make removal and cleanup easier.
• Allow the bars to cool fully to set properly before cutting to avoid crumbling.
• Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate up to a week.
• For an extra touch, drizzle melted chocolate or sprinkle sea salt on top after baking.

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 50 minutes
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American

Keywords: Turtle Magic Bars, caramel bars, pecan bars, dessert bars, chocolate chip bars, sweetened condensed milk dessert