Best 11 Gooey Caramel Turtle Bark Recipes

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Gooey caramel turtle bark is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its combination of sweet and salty flavors, this treat is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is perfect for you. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to indulge in the ultimate gooey caramel turtle bark experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SALTED CARAMEL CHOCOLATE BARK



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Salted Caramel Chocolate Bark recipe tastes like homemade turtles, but without all the work! This quick, easy dessert is a hit every Christmas holiday.

Provided by Melissa Erdelac

Categories     Dessert

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 5

11 ounce bag quality chocolate chips, ((at least 60% cacoa))
19 unwrapped caramels, ((about half 11 ounce bag))
1 tablespoon milk or cream
3/4 cup chopped pecans
fluer de sel or coarse sea salt, (for sprinkling)

Steps:

  • Prepare a baking sheet with wax paper or parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Place two-thirds of the bag of chocolate in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high in 15-30 seconds intervals, stirring each time, until chips are completely melted. This will take about 2 minutes total, but watch carefully the last 45 seconds. (If using a thermometer to take temperature it should read 110-115ºF / 43-48ºC)
  • Add the remaining one-third of the bag of chocolate and stir to combine and melt. Continue to stir until all the chocolate is melted, smooth, and glossy. Don't be tempted to put it back in the microwave to finish melting added chips. Let it sit a minute and stir again. It will eventually melt from the residual heat. (If using thermometer to take temperature it should read 88-90ºF / 31-33ºC )
  • Pour melted chocolate on prepared baking sheet, RESERVING 2-3 TABLESPOONS TO DRIZZLE ON TOP. Use an offset spatula to spread chocolate to about 1/4" thick. Set aside while melting caramel.
  • Place unwrapped caramels and milk in another microwave safe bowl. Melt on high in 30 second intervals until mixture is hot throughout, but caramels are about 50% melted. Remove for microwave and stir until smooth and caramels fully melt. This will take up to a minute of stirring. Drizzle caramel over chocolate layer. (CHOCOLATE DOES NOT NEED TO BE SET BEFORE DRIZZLING ON CARAMEL)
  • Immediately sprinkle with chopped pecans and drizzle with remaining chocolate (can reheat chocolate for a bit it has started to harden). Sprinkle drizzled chocolate with fleur de sel or coarse sea salt.
  • Refrigerate for 10-15 minutes, or until set. Do not break into pieces until chocolate is completely set. Remove from refrigerator to serve and store or caramel will become hard.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 80 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 23 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GOOEY CARAMEL TURTLE BARK



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Provided by Six Sisters

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (12 oz) bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 (4.35 oz) bag Werther's Soft Caramels, unwrapped
1 1/2 tablespoons heavy cream or milk
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Line a 15x10x1" cookie sheet with wax paper.
  • Pour chocolate chips into a medium-sized bowl and microwave for 45 seconds, stir, then return to the microwave for 30 seconds. Stir until completely melted and smooth (you may need to throw it back into the microwave for another 30 seconds- it really just depends on the strength of your microwave). Pour melted chocolate onto prepared sheet.
  • Using a flat spatula, spread chocolate out on wax paper until it's about 1/4" thick.
  • Place unwrapped caramels and milk in a medium-sized bowl. Microwave for about 30 seconds, then remove and stir. Microwave again for 30 seconds, then stir until caramel is smooth and creamy (you may need to throw it back into the microwave for another 30 seconds so it can be super creamy).
  • Drizzle melted caramel over chocolate, then top with chopped pecans. If desired, drizzle with additional melted chocolate.
  • Place bark in the fridge for 30-45 minutes so that it can set up.
  • When it has hardened, remove from fridge and use a sharp knife to chop into large pieces (or you can use your hands to break it into small pieces).

GOOEY CARAMEL TURTLE BARK



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Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (12 oz) bag semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 (4.35 oz) bag Werther\'s Soft Caramels, unwrapped
1½ tablespoons heavy cream or milk
½ cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Line a 15x10x1\\\" cookie sheet with wax paper. Pour chocolate chips into a medium-sized bowl and microwave for 45 seconds, stir, then return to the microwave for 30 seconds. Stir until completely melted...

Nutrition Facts :

OOEY-GOOEY TURTLE BARS



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Provided by Food Network

Time 4h45m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 roll (16.5 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated sugar cookies
1 bag (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups)
3 cups Fisher® Chef's Naturals® Chopped Pecans
1/2 cup LAND O LAKES® Butter
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 jar (12.25 oz) caramel ice cream topping
1 cup graham cracker crumbs (16 squares)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F (325 degrees F for dark or nonstick pan). Press cookie dough evenly in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch pan.
  • Sprinkle 1 cup of the chocolate chips and 1 1/2 cups of the pecans over dough; lightly press into dough. Set aside.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Stir in brown sugar, caramel topping and graham cracker crumbs. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Pour over crust in pan; spread evenly. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup chocolate chips and 1 1/2 cups pecans.
  • Bake 25 to 32 minutes or until edges are deep golden brown and pecans are lightly toasted. Cool on cooling rack 30 minutes; loosen sides from pan, but do not cut. Cool completely, about 3 hours longer. (For firmer bars, let stand an additional 2 hours.) For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.

GOOEY CHOCOLATE CARMEL BARS



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This recipe combines dry German chocolate cake mix, butter and caramel to form a 2-layer bar

Provided by BEAN988

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Chocolate Cookie Recipes

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (18.25 ounce) package German chocolate cake mix
1 cup butter, softened
1 egg
½ cup evaporated milk
1 pound individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup of the butter with the cake mix and egg. Work the mixture with your hands until everything is well blended. The mixture will be crumbly. Press the mixture evenly into a 10 x15 inch jellyroll pan.
  • Bake for 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Remove and cool for 10 minutes.
  • In a saucepan , combine the remaining 1/2 cup of butter with the evaporated milk and caramels, over medium heat. Stir occasionally until smooth. Remove from heat and pour the mixture over the baked crust, turning the pan from side to side so that it is evenly coated.
  • Return to the oven, and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until it is bubbly all over. Cool and drizzle with icing. Allow icing to set before cutting into squares.
  • To make the icing, stir together the confectioners' sugar with the water and vanilla until smooth. If the icing is too thick, add more water. If it is too thin, add more confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.9 calories, Carbohydrate 15 g, Cholesterol 12.4 mg, Fat 4.4 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 107.3 mg, Sugar 11.3 g

GOOEY TURTLE BARS



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I cut this from a magazine several years ago (not sure which one). Putting it here for safe keeping...hopefully I'll get to make it sometime soon!

Provided by Karabea

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 20m

Yield 2 dozen, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup butter, melted
1 1/2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
2 cups semisweet chocolate morsels
1 cup pecan pieces
1 (12 ounce) jar caramel topping

Steps:

  • Combine butter and wafer crumbs in a 13x9-inch baking pan; press into bottom of pan. Sprinkle with chocolate morsels and pecans.
  • Remove lid from caramel topping; microwave on HIGH for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until hot, stirring after every 30 seconds. Drizzle over pecans.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes or until morsels melt; cool in pan on wire rack. Chill at least 30 minutes; cut into squares.

GOOEY TURTLE BARS RECIPE



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Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/4 cups flour
2 1/4 cups old fashioned oats
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup butter (softened to room temp)
1 (12 ounce) bottle caramel topping
2 cups milk chocolate chips
2 cups pecans (coarsely chopped)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl combine flour, oats, brown sugar, salt and soda.
  • Add softened butter and stir until it makes crumbs.
  • Press 3/4 of the crumb mixture into the bottom of a large cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and pour caramel evenly over crust. Sprinkle with chocolate chips, pecans and remaining crumbs. Return to oven and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Cool slightly before cutting.

GOOEY CARAMEL-CHOCOLATE BARS



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Who doesn't love gooey chocolate and caramel all wrapped up in a quick-to-make bar cookie.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ chocolate fudge cake mix
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
3 eggs
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 bag (14 oz) caramels, unwrapped
1/4 cup butter or margarine
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
1/2 cup reserved cake mix
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
3 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Reserve 1/2 cup cake mix for topping. In large bowl, beat remaining cake mix, 1/2 cup butter and the eggs with electric mixer on medium speed until dough forms. Stir in chocolate chips. Spread in ungreased 13x9-inch pan. Bake 14 to 18 minutes or until set.
  • Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat caramels, 1/4 cup butter and the condensed milk over medium heat about 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until caramels are melted and mixture is smooth.
  • Spread caramel filling evenly over partially baked crust. In small bowl, mix reserved 1/2 cup cake mix, the oats and 3 tablespoons butter with fork until crumbly. Sprinkle over caramel filling.
  • Bake 18 to 22 minutes longer or until top is set. Cool completely, about 2 hours. Run knife around sides of pan to loosen bars. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 6 rows. Store covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 140 mg, Sugar 14 g, TransFat 0 g

GOOEY CHOCOLATE CARAMEL BARS



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These rich, gooey bars are my most requested treats. They're popular at school functions, family barbecues and picnics. We like them alone or topped with a scoop of ice cream. -Betty Hagerty, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield about 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
2 cups quick-cooking oats
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups cold butter, cubed
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped pecans
1 jar (12 ounces) caramel ice cream topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Set half aside for topping. , Press the remaining crumb mixture into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with the chocolate chips and pecans. , Whisk caramel topping and remaining flour until smooth; drizzle over top. Sprinkle with the reserved crumb mixture. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 2 hours before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 110mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

TIPSY TURTLE BARK



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Provided by Tracey Seaman

Categories     Bourbon     Rum     Microwave     Chocolate     Nut     Dessert     Bake     Christmas     Pecan     Spirit     Whiskey     Edible Gift     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes about 1 1/2 pounds

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups pecan halves
1 cup (about 24) caramel candies, such as Kraft, unwrapped
1 tablespoon rum, bourbon, or whisky (see tip, below)
1 1/2 teaspoons heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pound high-quality semisweet chocolate, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread pecans on large shallow baking sheet and toast until golden brown, about 10 minutes. Transfer to plate and let cool. Line baking sheet with parchment or wax paper.
  • In small bowl, combine caramels, liquor, cream, and salt. Microwave uncovered at medium power for 2 minutes. Stir with fork. Microwave at medium power for 1 additional minute. Stir until smooth and set aside.
  • In medium bowl set over saucepan of simmering water, melt half chocolate, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, add remaining chocolate, and stir until smooth. Pour half melted chocolate into small bowl and reserve.
  • Stir 1 cup nuts into remaining chocolate. Transfer mixture to baking sheet, spreading to 1/4- to 1/2-inch thickness. Spoon caramel over and pat on remaining pecans. Drizzle with reserved chocolate. Let cool at room temperature until set, about 2 hours. Do not chill.
  • Chop finished bark into irregular 1 1/2-inch chunks.
  • Store airtight at room temperature up to one month.

OOEY-GOOEY TURTLE BARS



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The classic pairing--chocolate and caramel--comes together once more in a simple, scrumptious bar. From the 43rd Pillsbury Bake Off. Cooking time includes 3 hours cooling time.

Provided by Pinay0618

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 4h20m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (16 1/2 ounce) package pillsbury create 'n bake refrigerated sugar cookie dough
1 (12 ounce) bag semi-sweet chocolate chips (2 cups)
3 cups chopped pecans
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 (12 1/4 ounce) jar smucker's caramel ice cream topping
1 cup graham cracker crumbs (16 squares)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Press cookie dough evenly in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch pan.
  • Sprinkle 1 cup of the chocolate chips and 1 1/2 cups of the pecans over dough; lightly press into dough. Set aside.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Stir in brown sugar, caramel topping and graham cracker crumbs. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Pour over crust in pan; spread evenly. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup chocolate chips and 1 1/2 cups pecans.
  • Bake 25 to 32 minutes or until edges are deep golden brown and pecans are lightly toasted. Cool on cooling rack 30 minutes; loosen sides from pan, but do not cut. Cool completely, about 3 hours longer. (For firmer bars, let stand an additional 2 hours.) For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351.5, Fat 22.3, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 16, Sodium 187.3, Carbohydrate 39.5, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 18, Protein 3.2

Tips:

  • Prepare your workspace: Ensure you have all the necessary ingredients and equipment ready before starting the recipe.
  • Choose high-quality chocolate: The quality of your chocolate will greatly impact the taste of your bark. Opt for good-quality semisweet or dark chocolate.
  • Temper your chocolate: Tempering helps stabilize the chocolate, giving it a smooth, glossy finish and preventing it from seizing. You can temper chocolate using various methods, such as the microwave or double boiler method.
  • Be patient: Making caramel takes time and patience. Stir the mixture constantly to prevent it from burning or crystallizing.
  • Use a variety of toppings: Feel free to mix and match different toppings to create your unique turtle bark. Some popular options include nuts, pretzels, toffee, and dried fruit.

Conclusion:

Gooey caramel turtle bark is a delightful and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its combination of rich chocolate, sweet caramel, and crunchy toppings, this bark is sure to be a hit among family and friends. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner, this recipe is a great way to satisfy your sweet cravings. So, gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and get ready to indulge in this delicious treat!

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