I thought my aunts’ recipe was gone forever, but guess what? I found it and it tastes even better than I remembered!

Turtle Bars

When I think about Turtle Bars, I am whisked away to those warm, fuzzy Sunday afternoons spent baking with my mom. Buttery shortbread, sweet caramel, crunchy nuts, and a chocolate drizzle make up the backbone of these delicious sweets. For a dessert that manages to be both rich and created from scratch, they are ideal. Turtle Bars are easy to make and always a hit, whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or just want to reward yourself.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup melted unsalted butter
• 3/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1.5 cups chopped pecans
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions: