Pecan Caramel Turtle Bars

• Gluten free

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 11 oz bag Caramels
  • 1 Sea salt
  • 12 oz Semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tbsp Shortening

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1 cup Pecans

• Dairy

  • 2 tbsp Butter

• Liquids

  • 2 tbsp Water

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Ingredients

• 12 oz semi sweet chocolate chips, about 2 cups, divided
• 2 tbsp shortening, divided
• 11 oz bag caramels
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• sea salt

Directions

• 1. Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil.
• 2. Place half of the chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave in short intervals of about 30 seconds at a time, until melted and smooth.
• 3. Pour chocolate mixture into pan and spread into an even layer. Refrigerate until firm.
• 4. Melt caramels, butter and water in a pan over low to medium heat until melted and smooth.
• 5. Stir in chopped pecans.
• 6. Remove pan from refrigerator and spread caramel mixture evenly over the chocolate layer.
• 7. Place pan back into refrigerator until tacky, about 15 minutes.
• 8. Place remaining half of the chocolate chips and shortening in the microwave safe bowl. Microwave in short intervals of about 30 seconds at a time, until melted and smooth.
• 9. Pour chocolate mixture over caramel and spread into an even layer. Place in refrigerator until firm.
• 10. Cut into squares.