Turtle Squares Recipe

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Ingredients:

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 cup brown sugar , packed
  • 1 1/4 cups pecans, chopped
  • 2/3 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar , packed

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. Spray a 13 X 9 baking pan evenly with non-stick cooking spray.
  3. Beat 1 cup brown sugar with 1/2 cup melted butter with an electric mixer on medium for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add the flour mixture and mix until smooth.
  5. Press the flour mixture evenly and firmly into the prepared baking pan.
  6. Sprinkle the pecans evenly oven the flour mixture in the pan.
  7. Mix the 2/3 cup butter and 1/2 cup brown sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil over a medium heat.
  8. Stir constantly while boiling for about 1 minute.
  9. Spread the boiling mixture evenly over the pecans.
  10. Bake for about 20 minutes.
  11. Cool.
  12. Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave, stirring ever 30 seconds or so until almost smooth (you can do this in a double boiler on the stove if you prefer).
  13. Remove the chocolate chips, stir thoroughly to smooth and spread evenly over the top of the squares.
  14. Chill for 15 minutes until the chocolate sets and then remove from fridge.
  15. When squares have returned to room temperature (so chocolate won't crack) cut into 36 squares.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 246.25 Kcal (1031 kJ)
Calories from fat 147.83 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.43g 25%
Cholesterol 15.86mg 5%
Sodium 188.8mg 8%
Potassium 65.09mg 1%
Total Carbs 25.02g 8%
Sugars 14.45g 58%
Dietary Fiber 2.35g 9%
Protein 2.24g 4%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1.2mg 6%
Calcium 39.9mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 515.58 Kcal (2159 kJ)
Calories from fat 309.51 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 34.39g 25%
Cholesterol 33.21mg 5%
Sodium 395.29mg 8%
Potassium 136.29mg 1%
Total Carbs 52.38g 8%
Sugars 30.24g 58%
Dietary Fiber 4.92g 9%
Protein 4.7g 4%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 2%
Iron 2.4mg 6%
Calcium 83.5mg 4%

* 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

  • 5.8
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • high fiber

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