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Butter Pecan Turtle Bars
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 18 Minutes
Ready In: 18 Minutes
Servings: 48
Scrumptious. A crowd pleaser. Tried and true.
Ingredients:
crust
2 cups flour
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar (i use light brown)
1 stick unsalted butter
caramel layer
2/3 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup whole pecan halves (not chopped)
1 cup milk chocolate chips
Directions:
1. In bowl combine crust ingredients
2. Mix at medium speed, scraping sides of bowl often, beating for about 2-3 minutes or until well mixed and particles are fine
3. Pat firmly into an ungreased 9 X 13 inch pan
4. Sprinkle pecans over unbaked crust
5. PREPARE CARAMEL LAYER
6. In a heavy saucepan, combine brown sugar and butter
7. Cook over medium heat , stirring constantly until entire surface of mixture begins to boil
8. Boil for 1/2 to 1 minute, stirring constantly
9. Pour evenly over pecans and crust
10. Bake at 350 degrees for 18-22 minutes or until entire caramel layer is bubbly and crust is light golden brown
11. Remove from oven, immediately sprinkle with chips
12. Allow chips to melt slightly, about 2-3 minutes
13. Slightly swirl chips as they melt, leaving some whole for a marbled effect
14. DO NOT SPREAD CHIPS
15. Cool completely, cut into 3-4 dozen bars
By RecipeOfHealth.com