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Butter Pecan Turtle Cookies

Source of Recipe

Posted by Bev


List of Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup whole or chopped pecans
2/3 cup butter
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup chocolate chips


Recipe

Preheat oven to 350º.

In a 3-quazrt bowl, combine flour, 1 cup brown sugar and 1/2 cup softened butter. Mix at medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes or until well mixed and particles are fine. Pat firmly into an ungreased 9x13x2-inch pan. Sprinkle pecans evenly over unbaked crust and press in lightly.

In a heavy 1 quart sauce pan combine 2/3 cup butter and 1/2 cup brown sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until entire surface begins to boil. Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly.

Pour caramel mixture over pecans and crust. Bake near the center of the oven for 18 to 22 minutes, or until entire caramel layer is bubbly and crust is light golden brown. Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with chocolate chips. Allow chips to melt slightly ( 1 to 2 minutes), then swirl chips as they melt. Leave some whole for a marbled effect and do not spread. Cool completely and cut into desired size. Makes about 75 bite-size squares.