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pecan turtle bars

Recipe by
Jan W
Apollo, PA

Another orphan I've adopted...will be going over the recipe & trying it so I can post a picture... Looks easy enough, but I have an idea to kick it up a notch...watch for it!!!

yield 12 -16
prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min

Ingredients For pecan turtle bars

  • 1.5 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1.5 c
    brown sugar, packed, divided
  • 1/2 c
    butter, softened
  • 1 c
    pecan halves
  • 2/3 c
    butter
  • 1 c
    milk chocolate pieces

How To Make pecan turtle bars

  • 1
    Combine flour, 1 cup brown sugar and softened butter in large mixer bowl.
  • 2
    Beat at medium speed of electric mixer 2-3 minutes or until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
  • 3
    Pat mixture evenly onto bottom of ungreased 13x9\" baking pan.
  • 4
    Sprinkle pecans evenly over crumb mixture.
  • 5
    Combine 2/3 cup butter and remaining 1/2 brown sugar in small saucepan.
  • 6
    Cook and stir over medium heat until entire surface is bubbly.
  • 7
    Cook and stir 1/2 to 1 minute more.
  • 8
    Pour into pan, spreading evenly over crust.
  • 9
    Bake in 350 degree oven 18-20 minutes or until entire surface is bubbly.
  • 10
    Remove from oven; immediately sprinkle with chocolate pieces.
  • 11
    Let stand 2-3 minutes to allow chocolate to melt; use knife to swirl chocolate slightly.
  • 12
    Cool completely in pan on wire rack.
  • 13
    Use sharp knife to cut into 48 bars.

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