Butter Pecan Turtle Cookies
2 c. flour
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. butter, softened
Caramel layer:
2/3 c. butter
1/2 c. brown sugar
Topping:
1 c. pecan halves
1 c. chocolate chips
Base layer:
Combine flour, sugar, butter. Pat firmly into ungreased 9x13 baking pan. Sprinkle pecans over unbaked crust.
Caramel layer:
Combine butter, sugar. Cook, stirring constantly, until entire surface of mixture begins to boil. Boil 30 seconds - 1 minute, stirring constantly. Pour evenly over crust.
Bake crust and caramel layer at 350F for 18 - 22 minutes or until caramel layer is bubbly and crust is light golden brown.
Topping:
As bars cool, top with chips, swirled slightly for marbled effect. Do not spread. Scatter pecan halves on top.
Makes 3 - 4 doz. bars.