Turtle Pecan Millionaire Shortbread You’ll Crave Today!
A decadent dessert combining layers of shortbread, caramel, and chocolate topped with pecans.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 squares 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the flour and salt, mixing until just combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×9 inch baking pan.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- Pour the caramel sauce over the shortbread layer and sprinkle with chopped pecans.
- In a small saucepan, heat the chocolate chips and heavy cream over low heat until melted and smooth.
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the pecans and caramel.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate instead of semi-sweet.
- Make sure the caramel sauce is at room temperature before pouring it over the shortbread.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg