pecan turtle bars

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86 Pinches
Anchorage, AK
Updated on Dec 28, 2011

These will easily become a family favorite. They are AMAZING!

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yield 48 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup pecans, halved
  • 2/3 cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

How To Make pecan turtle bars

  • Step 1
    Combine flour, 1 cup brown sugar and softened butter in large mixer bowl. Beat at medium speed of electric mixer 2 to 3 minutes or until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Pat mixture evenly onto bottom of ungreased 13 x 9 inch baking pan. Sprinkle pecans evenly over crumb mixture.
  • Step 2
    Combine 2/3 cup butter and remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar in small saucepan. cook and stir over medium heat until entire surface is bubbly. cook and stir 1/2 to 1 minute more. Pour into pan, spreading evenly over crust.
  • Step 3
    Bake in 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven 18 to 20 minutes or until entire surface is bubbly. Remove from oven; immediately sprinkle with chocolate pieces. Let stand 2 to 3 minutes to allow chocolate to melt; use knife to swirl chocolate slightly.
  • Step 4
    Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Use sharp knife to cut into 48 bars.

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