Description
Sweet coconut and chocolate layers meld in this Turtle Magic Bars recipe, creating a heavenly dessert that blends caramel, pecans, and condensed milk. Desert dreams come alive with each rich, gooey bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1.5 cups chopped pecans
- 1 cup caramel bits or caramel sauce
Crust Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 0.5 cup (113 grams) butter, melted
Binding Ingredient:
- 1 can (14 ounces / 397 grams) sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare a 9×13 inch baking dish with light grease.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter, then firmly press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan, creating an even base layer.
- Drizzle sweetened condensed milk uniformly across the graham cracker foundation, ensuring complete coverage.
- Generously distribute chocolate chips, creating a rich chocolate layer over the condensed milk.
- Scatter chopped pecans across the chocolate chips, providing a crunchy texture and nutty flavor profile.
- Sprinkle caramel bits evenly, ensuring they are well-distributed for consistent sweetness in every bite.
- Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for a golden-brown surface and bubbling edges.
- Remove from oven and allow the bars to cool completely at room temperature, which helps them set and makes cutting easier.
- Once thoroughly cooled, slice into square or rectangular bars using a sharp knife, creating clean, precise cuts.
Notes
- Swap graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or oat-based crackers for a celiac-friendly version.
- Use dark chocolate chips for a richer, slightly bitter taste that balances the sweetness of caramel and condensed milk.
- Toast pecans beforehand to enhance their nutty flavor and add extra depth to the dessert.
- Drizzle additional melted chocolate or caramel sauce on top after cooling for an extra indulgent touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 266
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 162 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 23 mg