Crispy Turtle Bars
Ingrediënten
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 cup of softened butter
- 1 ¹/₄ cups of granulated sugar
- 1 ¹/₂ teaspoons of baking powder
- ¹/₂ teaspoon of salt
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract
- 3 cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 12- ounce package of semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups of chopped pecans
- 3 cups of crisp rice cereal like Kellogg's Rice Krispies
- ¹/₂ cup of butter
- 1 12 to 14- ounce jar of caramel-flavored ice cream topping
- ¹/₂ cup of packed light brown sugar
- Sea salt flakes
Preparation Time: 25 minutes / Baking Time: 25 minutes at 350°F
Instructies
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a 15x10-inch baking pan with foil, ensuring the foil extends over the edges.
- Lightly coat the foil with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat 1 cup of softened butter with an electric mixer on medium speed for about 30 seconds.
- Add the granulated sugar, baking powder, and ¹⁄₂ teaspoon of salt.
- Continue to beat until well combined, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Beat in the eggs and vanilla extract.
- Then, beat in the flour.
- Press the dough into the prepared pan.
- Sprinkle it with 1 cup of chocolate chips and 1 cup of chopped pecans, gently pressing them into the dough.
- Sprinkle the cereal on top.
- In a medium saucepan, melt ¹⁄₂ cup of butter over medium heat.
- Stir in the caramel topping and brown sugar.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly.
- Pour this caramel mixture over the layers in the pan.
- Sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips and pecans on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is light brown and bubbly.
- Allow it to cool in the pan on a wire rack.
- Sprinkle sea salt flakes over the top.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Using the foil, lift out the uncut bars, and then cut them into 64 servings (1 bar each).
Storage:
To store these delectable bars, layer them between sheets of waxed paper in an airtight container. You can keep them at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze them for up to 3 months. Enjoy your Crispy Turtle Bars!
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