Turtle Pecan Bars Recipe

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper and set aside.

Beat the butter in a large bowl until creamed and smooth.

Add in the sugars and beat until light and fluffy (about 30 seconds). Add the egg yolk and vanilla and mix.

Add the flour and salt and mix until JUST combined. Don’t over mix.

Place the dough in the pan and gently press the dough in a firm and even layer. Top with the pecan halves (no need to press them in or anything).

Bake for 18 to 24 minutes or until the edges are very lightly golden brown.

Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.

Meanwhile, combine the unwrapped caramels and heavy cream in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until the caramel is smooth.

Pour over the cooled bars in one even layer.

Immediately add the chocolate chips on top of the caramel so they melt and stay in place.

Allow the bars to set up completely, for about 2 hours, at room temperature.

Cut into the bars and top with sea salt as desired.