Butter Pecan Turtle Bars

Yield: 3 to 4 dozen

Ingredients

Crust

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup softened butter
• 1 cup pecan halves

Caramel

• 2/3 cup butter
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup milk chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

Crust

1. Combine flour sugar and butter; mix well. Pat firmly into a 9 x 13 inch pan; sprinkle pecans on top.

Caramel

1. In a heavy saucepan over medium heat cook butter and sugar, stir constantly; boil for 1/2 to 1 minute. Pour evenly over crust.
2. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until layer is bubbly.
3. Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle chocolate chips over top. Allow to melt 2 to 3 minutes; swirl for marble effect.
4. Cool completely before cutting.