Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Butter Pecan Turtle Bars

Hubby's mom gave us this recipe.

Crust:
2 c flour
1 c firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 c butter, softened
2 c pecans

Caramel layer:
2/3 c butter
1/2 c brown sugar
1 c chocolate chips

Heat oven to 350 degrees. In lg mixer bowl, combine all crust ingredients except pecans. Beat at med speed til well mixed and particles are fine. Press on bottom of 9x13 pan. Sprinkle pecans evenly over unbaked crust.

In 1 qt saucepan combine butter and brown sugar. Cook over med heat, stirring constantlly, til entire surface of mixture begins to boil. Boil 1 min, stirring constantly. (Do not overcook!) Pour evenly over pecans and crust.

Bake 18-22 min or til entire caramel layer is bubbly. Remove from oven. Immediately sprinkle with chips. Allow to melt slightly (2-3 min). Swirl chips leaving some whole for a marbled effect. Cool completely; cut into bars. Makes 3 dozen.

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