Turtle Cookie Bars

February 19, 2013

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Is there anything better around the Holidays than all the sweet treats?? I am in sugar heaven. My favorite combination being the “turtle”, these were a great way to get a little sugared up before my last push into wrapping all those presents waiting for me…

FOR THE CRUST:
2 sticks butter-at room temperature
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 cups flour
FOR CARAMEL LAYER:
1 bag (14 ounces) caramels, unwrapped and chopped up
2 tablespoons heavy cream
FOR THE NUT LAYER:
1 cup pecans-chopped
FOR CHOCOLATE LAYER:
1 (12 ounce) bag chocolate chips
1 tablespoon butter
2 teaspoons flaky sea salt

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13 glass baking dish with non-stick spray; set aside. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ In a mixer, cream together the butter...
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Nutritions

Calories
222

Sodium
51mg
2% DV

Fat
8g
12% DV

Protein
2g
5% DV

Carbs
36g
12% DV

Fiber
1g
6% DV

Snack Baked