Sunday, December 30, 2007

Butter Pecan Turtle Cookies

INGREDIENTS:
2 c. flour
1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 c. butter, softened

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a 3 quart bowl combine crust ingredients. Mix at medium speed, scraping sides of bowl often, 2-3 minutes or until well mixed and particles are fine. Pat firmly into ungreased 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan. Sprinkle 1 cup whole pecans evenly over unbaked crust.
Prepare Caramel Layer: 1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar 1 c. milk chocolate chips

In a heavy 1 quart saucepan combine brown sugar and butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until entire surface of mixture begins to boil. Boil 1/2 to 1 minute, stirring constantly. Pour evenly over pecans and crust.

Bake near center of 350 degree oven for 18-22 minutes or until entire caramel layer is bubbly and crust is light golden brown. Remove from oven. Immediately sprinkle with chips. Allow chips to melt slightly (2-3 minutes). Slightly swirl chips as they melt. Leave some whole for a marbled effect. Do not spread chips. Cool completely. Cut into 3-4 dozen bars.

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