Turtle Chocolate Caramel-Pecan Squares Recipe

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Turtle Chocolate Caramel-Pecan Squares
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Ingredients
17
Count
Nutrition
876
Calories
Total time
270
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Set oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Set the oven rack to the middle postion.
  3. Butter and flour a 9-inch baking pan (tap off excess flour in the pan).
  4. For the chocolate layer: In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt the chocolate and the butter over low heat, stirring until smooth; remove the pan from the heat, cool the mixture to lukewarm.
  5. Stir in the brown sugar and vanilla.
  6. Add in the eggs, one at a time, beating well with a wooden spoon, until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
  7. In a bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder and the salt; add to the chocolate mixture, beating JUST until the batter is combined well.
  8. Add in the mini chocolate chips (if using).
  9. Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan.
  10. Bake in the middle of the oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the chocolate layer tests done.
  11. Cool completely on a rack.
  12. For the caramel-pecan layer: In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, bring the sugar, corn syrup, water and a Pinch of salt to a boil, over medium heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
  13. Then boil the mixture WITHOUT stirring, until the mixture turns a golden caramel.
  14. Remove pan from the heat, and carefully add the cream and vanilla (be careful, the mixture will bubble up, and steam).
  15. Stir in the pecans, and QUICKLY pour the mixture over the chocolate layer in the pan, spreading evenly.
  16. Drizzle melted chocolate over the caramel for garnish if desired.
  17. Chill the chocolate-caramel squares, loosely covered, until the caramel if firm (at least 4 hours).
  18. Cut into 16 squares.
  19. Let the squares come to room temperature before eating.
  20. Store in the refrigerator for up to 6 days.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 875.78 Kcal (3667 kJ)
Calories from fat 515.76 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 57.31g 88%
Cholesterol 74.48mg 25%
Sodium 569.58mg 24%
Potassium 405.69mg 9%
Total Carbs 91.41g 30%
Sugars 51.77g 207%
Dietary Fiber 6.49g 26%
Protein 9.7g 19%
Vitamin C 0.4mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 3.6mg 20%
Calcium 129.8mg 13%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 467.95 Kcal (1959 kJ)
Calories from fat 275.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30.62g 88%
Cholesterol 39.79mg 25%
Sodium 304.34mg 24%
Potassium 216.77mg 9%
Total Carbs 48.84g 30%
Sugars 27.66g 207%
Dietary Fiber 3.47g 26%
Protein 5.18g 19%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 4%
Iron 1.9mg 20%
Calcium 69.4mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 21.5
    Points
  • 25
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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