Turtle Shortbread Bars – Adapted from BH&G Cookie Classics
Preheat oven to 350 deg F.
For the Shortbread Crust
1 C flour
1/2 C packed brown sugar
1/2 C butter
Mix together to form a crumble mixture. Press into 13 x 9 inch pan. Bake for 15 minutes
For the Turtle Filling
1 14-oz can sweetened condensed mild
2 tea vanilla
1 C chopped pecans
1 C coconut
1 C chopped pretzels
Combine Condensed Milk and vanilla. Once crust is done, add pecans, coconut, and pretzels on top. Drizzle milk mixture over fulling and bake for 25 – 30 minutes until filling is set.
Cool 10 minutes.
For the Topping
20 vanilla caramels
2 Tbls milk
1 C chocolate chips
In a small saucepan combine caramels and milk and cook over med-low heat until caramels are melted. Sprinkle 1/2 of the chips in the pan then drizzle caramels over the bars. Add remainder of chips. Cool completely and then cut into 48 (36) bars.
For the Shortbread Crust
- 1 C flour
- 1/2 C packed brown sugar
- 1/2 C butter
For the Turtle Filling
- 1 14-oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1 C chopped pecans
- 1 C coconut
- 1 C chopped pretzels
For the Topping
- 20 vanilla caramels
- 2 Tbls milk
- 1 C chocolate chips
For the Shortbread Crust
For the Turtle Filling
For the Topping
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
August 27, 2012 at 1:36 amOh, I know how you feel! Lots of our days were like that this summer. Only a few more days!!! 🙂 These bars are awesome!
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says
August 27, 2012 at 4:33 amKaryn, these bars are not only gorgeous, but so perfectly gooey and delish-looking, too! I could easily forgo my daily plans and sit with a pan of these all day 🙂 but seriously, I know what you mean! I HATE not having a set schedule, even on my days off. I feel like if I don't have concrete plans (even if my only plans are walk my dog and relax) I need to have them blocked off in like, "time zones", you know? Ugh, the perks of being neurotic! Hopefully you can stand a few more days until your routine starts again 🙂 and there's nothing wrong with a day eating these with a spoon!!
[email protected] says
August 27, 2012 at 2:11 pmOh, how I would love a couple of those right now!!
April @ The 21st Century Housewife says
August 28, 2012 at 2:54 pmOh wow, your Turtle Bars look so good! (And yes, secretly I love a schedule too, but I very rarely have one!)
Julie says
August 29, 2012 at 12:36 amThese look fabulous! Yum yum. 🙂
Randomly Fascinated says
August 29, 2012 at 2:43 amOh wow, these look good! Pinning Oh and you forgot something in your scedule, when do you spend time with your husband? 🙂
I would love to have you link this up to my linky party! http://domesticrandomness.blogspot.com/2012/08/friday-fascinations-3-everything-linky.html
Pint Sized Baker says
September 1, 2012 at 8:29 pmHusband time?? He's home 4 to 5 days a week! Trust me, we get lots of time together. Thanks for stopping by!
Randomly Fascinated says
September 4, 2012 at 8:57 pmWow, home all day 4-5 days a week? Lucky you 🙂 Husband time is one of the conflicts for me if I want to do my blogging in the evening 🙂
Thanks for linking up to Friday Fascinations! Don’t forget to link up to this week’s party! http://domesticrandomness.blogspot.com/2012/08/friday-fascinations-4-everything-linky.html
Erin Alldredge says
August 29, 2012 at 5:14 amYou're summer day routine sound an awful lot like mine, but I probably shouldn't admit that the my not quite 2 year old stays up until 10 sometimes. Unfortunately, he's not old enough for school so I don't have anything forcing me into a routine. By the way, these shortbread bars look delicious, but you can't go wrong with shortbread covered in ooey-gooey caramely goodness. I'd l0ve it if you stopped by my link party to share these. http://acraftycook.blogspot.com/2012/08/1-month-of-fun-august-link-party.html
Pint Sized Baker says
September 1, 2012 at 8:29 pmThanks for the feature. I added your button to this post. I hope you have a great holiday weekend.
sue @ Cakeballs, cookies and more says
August 30, 2012 at 4:26 pmI really have to stop looking at your blog, I think I gain a pound just reading it, so good!
Pint Sized Baker says
September 1, 2012 at 8:30 pmI think I need to stop baking for it as well… I just might be successful at my diet if I did. Thanks for stopping by.
Printabelle says
August 30, 2012 at 8:20 pmThese look decadent and delicious, my kind of treat!
Nicky @ Pink Recipe Box says
August 31, 2012 at 12:35 pmYum! These sound fantastic – pinning! I can certainly relate to your wacky daily routine of 'where's the day gone?!' too!
Pint Sized Baker says
September 1, 2012 at 8:31 pmI hate it! I wish I had the self discipline to set a schedule and stick with it! I'd be so much more productive!
Kristin Whitehead says
August 31, 2012 at 2:46 pmThese sound delicious! I can't wait to try them. And I love your "routine" post…sounds like me! I had a great routine planned for summer. I think I stuck to it the first day and that was all. Now that the kids are back in school, I'm hoping to get back in a good routine!
Pint Sized Baker says
September 1, 2012 at 8:32 pmYeah… I had a summer plan as well. It was to send her off to Grandma's for the summer 🙂 That just didn't work out. Here's hoping to a better school schedule.
The Better Baker says
August 31, 2012 at 3:24 pmLand Sakes those look mighty tasty. I MUST make them soon!!!
Miz Helen says
August 31, 2012 at 4:40 pmHi Karyn,
Turtle Bars what an awesome treat. Hope you have a great holiday weekend and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
Come Back Soon!
Miz Helen
Meredith @ Wait Til Your Father Gets Home says
September 1, 2012 at 2:57 amYour back to school schedules sounds very organized! 🙂 You go girl!
And, oh.my.yum! Those Turtle Bars look amazing!
Thanks so much for linking up with us this week @ Keep Calm & Link Up! We're so glad you chose to party with us!!
Ericka Breedlove says
September 1, 2012 at 4:59 amI know what you mean! Summer vacation schedule was definitely laid back for all of us…it was tough getting back to school time schedules! And this recipe looks sooo good! Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday!
Pint Sized Baker says
September 1, 2012 at 8:34 pmI'm not looking forward to the alarm clock going off again, but I need to get back into a routine.
[email protected] Bitsy Paper says
September 1, 2012 at 12:35 pmWow! I can't wait to give these a try. Just pinned them so I won't forget. Great job.
http://www.itsybitsypaperblog.com
Pint Sized Baker says
September 1, 2012 at 8:34 pmThanks for the pin. It's always appreciated!
Nici - Posed Perfection says
September 1, 2012 at 5:07 pmOh, my goodness… these look sooo good. I loved this post. Your summer time schedule sounds a lot like mine. I'm trying to get into the swing of things, but it is a challenge balancing it all. I'm pinning these puppies for sure. Have a great weekend!
Blessings,
Nici
Pint Sized Baker says
September 1, 2012 at 8:36 pmThanks for the pin. Always appreciated. Have a great weekend as well.
Erin Alldredge says
September 1, 2012 at 6:07 pmYou were featured over at my blog today. http://acraftycook.blogspot.com/2012/09/1-month-of-fun-september-link-party.html
Pint Sized Baker says
September 1, 2012 at 8:35 pmThank you 🙂
Ashley Calder says
September 2, 2012 at 12:19 amThese look fantastic. I really love the idea of including pretzels in the bottom layer. Adding to my must-try list!
Found you from kitchenfunwithmy3sons.blogspot link party! So glad I did!
Marlys-thisandthat says
September 3, 2012 at 6:35 amAlthough I have no kids, I can't wait for my husband to be back in school (he going to University) as then we can get back into a routine of such…We have been sleeping in… not getting anything accomplished…. etc.etc. these bars looks spectacular. Thanks for sharing on Foodie Friends Friday and hope you will join us next week with more great recipes.
http://marlys-thisandthat.blogspot.com
The Mandatory Mooch says
September 5, 2012 at 5:01 amThese look like a terrific treat. Thanks for linking up to Tasty Thursdays at The Mandatory Mooch. I hope you will link up again this week. The party will be live tomorrow night. http://www.mandatorymooch.blogspot.com I would also love it if you could add my party to your Linky Parties list.
Thanks, Nichi
Paula says
September 5, 2012 at 3:52 pmI'm pretty sure you should come to my house and make these for me! 🙂 We'd love for you to link these up at our party! http://housewivesofriverton.blogspot.com/2012/09/riverton-housewives-round-up-31.html
Trish says
September 5, 2012 at 5:43 pmI can't wait to try these out! They look divine! Pinning and featuring tonight 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing at Mom On Timeout!
Aimee - ItsOverflowing.com says
September 6, 2012 at 4:49 pmThese look SO GOOD! Thanks for sharing at It's Overflowing!
XO, Aimee
http://www.itsoverflowing.com