Butter Pecan Turtle Cookies
Crust: 2 cup flour 1 cup light brown sugar,packed 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup pecan halves Preheat oven to 350*. In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar and butter. Mix at medium speed for 3 minutes, scraping sides often. Pat firmly into a 9x13x2 pan. Sprinkle pecans evenly over unbaked crust. Caramel Layer: 2/3 cup butter 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips In a heavy, 1-quart saucepan, combine butter and brown sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until entire surface begins to boil. Continue boiling for one minute, stirring constantly. Pour evenly over crust. Bake for 18-22 minutes. Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with chocolate chips. Let chips melt slightly 2-3 minutes. Lightly swirl chips as they melt. Do not spread. Cool completely then cut into bars.
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