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Turtle Magic Bars Recipe

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Turtle Magic Bars are a decadent layered dessert featuring a buttery crust, melted chocolate chips, crunchy pecans, gooey caramel, and sweetened condensed milk baked to a golden finish. These rich and indulgent bars combine classic turtle flavors in a simple, no-fuss recipe perfect for sharing at parties or enjoying as a sweet treat any time.

Ingredients

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Crust

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • Pinch of fine sea salt (optional)

Toppings

  • 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
  • 1 1/2 cups caramel bits
  • 12 ounces sweetened condensed milk

Instructions

  1. Prepare the pan and crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a 7×11 inch baking dish with foil. Spray the foil with cooking spray to prevent sticking. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar using an electric hand mixer until smooth. Gradually add the flour and optional sea salt, stirring until combined to form a dough. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  2. Bake the crust: Bake the pressed crust for 15 minutes, or until it turns lightly golden brown. This forms the sturdy base for your magic bars.
  3. Add toppings: Remove the crust from the oven and evenly sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips over it. Follow by spreading the chopped pecans and then the caramel bits on top of the chocolate layer.
  4. Pour condensed milk: Slowly pour the sweetened condensed milk over the layered toppings, trying to cover as much of the surface as possible to create a gooey binding layer during baking.
  5. Bake the assembled bars: Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 30 to 35 minutes. The top should turn a rich golden brown when done.
  6. Cool and serve: Let the bars cool completely in the pan to allow them to set firm. Once cooled, lift the bars out using the foil, cut into squares, and serve.

Notes

  • Using foil in the pan helps to easily lift out the bars for cutting and serving.
  • Ensure the butter is softened to achieve a smooth crust mixture.
  • You can substitute pecans with walnuts if preferred.
  • Make sure the bars are fully cooled before slicing to keep their shape.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.

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