Recipe: Turtle Bars (using pecans)

TURTLE BARS

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar, divided use
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 cup pecan halves
FOR THE TOPPING:
2/3 cup butter or margarine
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips

In a mixing bowl, beat flour, 1 cup brown sugar and 1/2 cup softened butter on medium speed for 2-3 minutes. Press firmly into an ungreased 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Arrange pecans over crust.

Combine 2/3 cup butter and the remaining 1/2 cup brown sugar in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil; boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Pour over pecans.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 18-22 minutes or until bubbly.

Sprinkle chocolate chips on top; let stand for 3 minutes. Spread chocolate but allow some chips to remain whole. Cool completely; cut into small squares.

From: Judy