Hey there, foodies! Ineskohl Kitchen is thrilled to present another tantalizing recipe today, perfect for
up your holkiay dessert menu. V’/e’re all about those magical Christmas cookes, and today we’re
showcasing the scrumptious Turtle Caramel Squares. These delightful treats, with a buttery shortbread
foundation, succulent caramel center, crunchy walnuts, and decadent chocolate topping, are sure to
transport you into holiday cookie heavem
Ready to whip up a batch? Lets get started on this step-by-step recipe!
Ingredients
1_ Flour — 2 cups
2 Granulated Sugar — 1 cup
3. Unsalted Butter (softened) — 2/3 cup + 2/3 cup
4. Light Brovm Sugar — 1/2 cup
5. Walnuts (chopped) — 1 cup
& Milk Chocolate Chips — 2 cups
Directions
Step I: Making the Shortbread Base
Preheat your oven to 3507K In a medium bowl, combine your flour and granulated sugar, stirring until
wen mixed- incorporate the softened butter using a fuk, creating a delicate crumb-like texture.
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Transfer this mixture into a parchment-lin«i baking pan. pressing firmly to form an even layer of
shortbread base. Bake this in your preheated oven for 15 minutes, creatirg a beautiful golden crust.
Step 2: Preparing tne Caramel
While the shortbread is baking, combine 213 cup of butter and V2 cup of brown sugar in a medium
saucepan. Over low to medium heat, melt the butter and sugar, stirring constantly to prevent scorching.
When it starts bubbling, continue cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes to form a luxurious caramel.
Step 3: Assembly and Baking
Pour the hot caramel evenly over your pre-baked base. Sprinkle chopped walnuts
generously across the caramel layer, pushing them sightly into the caramel. Retum the pan to the oven,
baking for an additiIN1al 13-15 minutes until the caramel layer is bubbling beautifully.
Step 4: Chocolate Topping
Immediately after removing the pan from tie oven, sprinkle rWlk chocolate chips evenly across the hot
surface. Let the residual heat soften the chocolate for about three minutes. use a palette knife to
smoothly spread the now-melted chocolate chips across the top, creating enticing swirls for visual
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Let your pan of Turtle Cararnel Squares cool completely. Thanks to the parchment paper, you can easily
lift the entire dessert out of the pan. Cut it into even squares to reveal the enticing layers of shortbread,
caramel, walnuts, and chocolate.
So there you have it — our incredibly delightful Turtle Caramel Squares. These treats wil not only satisfy
your sweet tooth but wil also impress your fanily and friends. They’re the perfect blend of textures and
favors, Vith the buttery shortbread base, luscious caramel, crunchy walnuts, and creamy chocolate.
Give this recipe a try, and let us know how it turns out in the comments section. Don’t forget to ‘isit our
blog at ineskchl.info for more delightful recipes. Happy baking, and we can’t wait to see you in our next