Salted Caramel Turtle Fudge Bars Recipe
Ingredients:
For the Crust:
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
For the Fudge Layer:
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
2 tbsp unsalted butter
For the Caramel Layer:
1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
1/4 tsp sea salt (for sprinkling on top)
For the Topping:
1 cup pecans, roughly chopped
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional, for extra chocolatey goodness)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Crust:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar. Stir until everything is well mixed.
Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form a crust.
Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes, or until it’s slightly golden. Remove it from the oven and let it cool while you prepare the other layers.
2. Make the Fudge Layer:
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the semi-sweet chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk, and butter.
Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until the mixture is smooth and fully melted (about 1-1.5 minutes).
Pour the melted fudge mixture over the cooled graham cracker crust, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
3. Add the Caramel Layer:
