PECAN TURTLE COOKIES

CRUST

2 cups flour

1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed

½ cup butter, softened

1½ cup whole pecan pieces

CARMEL LAYER

2/3 cup butter

½ cup brown sugar, firmly packed

TOPPING

1 cup milk chocolate chips

In large bowl combine crust ingredients except pecans. Beat at medium speed until well mixed and particles are fine (2 to 3 min.) Press on bottom of 13x9” pan. Sprinkle pecans evenly. In 1-quart pan combine butter and brown sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until surface begins to boil. Boil 1 min. stirring constantly. Pour evenly over pecan/crust. Bake 350’ for 18 to 22 min. until entire caramel layer is bubbly. Remove from oven. Immediately sprinkle chips; allow to melt slightly (2 to 3 min.). Swirl chips leaving some whole for a marbled effect. Cool completely; cut into bars.