2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup brown sugar, packed 1/2 cup butter or margarine -- softened 1 cup pecan halves Topping: 2/3 cup butter or margarine 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 1 cup chocolate chips (I used milk chocolate) In a mixing bowl, beat flour, sugar and butter on medium speed for 2-3 minutes. Press firmly into an ungreased 13x9x2 inch baking pan. Arrange pecans over crust. Combine butter and brown sugar in a heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil; boil for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Pour over pecans. Bake at 350 for 18-22 minutes. Spread chocolate but allow some chips to dozen.
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Chocolate Butter Pecan Turtle Bars
by High Hampton Inn, Chef: Sean RuddyIngredientsCrust:2 Cups all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon salt1 Cup brown sugar, firmly packed1/2 Cup (1 stick) butter, at room temperature1 Cup coarsely chopped pecansTop Layer:1 Cup (2 stick) butter1 1/2 Cup brown sugar, firmly packed1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips (Nestle Chocolatier recommended1/2 cup white chocolate chipsInstructionsPreheat oven to 350 F. Line a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with nonstick foil. Place rack in the center of the oven.In a large mixing bowl, beat flour, salt, 1 cup brown sugar, and 1/2 cup butter on medium speed about 2 minutes, scraping sides of the bowl often. It should be of a graham cracker crumb consistency. With a spatula, press mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan in an even layer. Sprinkle with pecans and set aside.Top Layer: Combine 1 cup brown sugar and 1 stick butter in a in a heavy 1-quart saucepan over medium heat. Stir constantly until it begins to boil, then cook for 1 minute, continuing to stir. Remove from heat and pour evenly over pecans.Bake 18 to 20 minutes until bubbly and crust is golden brown. (The longer you bake, the harder they become.) Remove from oven. Sprinkle immediately with chocolate chips, then white chocolate chips. Let rest for 3 minutes to let chocolate soften, then swirl chips with the tip of a sharp knife or toothpick to create a marbled effect. Cool completely to room temperature. Cut into bars to serve.
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Ooey-Gooey Turtle Bars | Valentine's Day Recipe | Easy Turtle Bar Cookie Recipe
Ingredients: 1roll (16.5 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury Sugar Cookie Dough 1bag (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups) 3cups chopped pecans (NOTE: I used 2 cups of pecans) 1/2cup butter 1/2cup packed light brown sugar 1jar (12.25 oz) caramel ice cream topping (NOTE: I used a 14oz jar) 1cup graham cracker crumbs (16 squares) Steps: Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Press cookie dough evenly in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch pan. Bake 10 minutes. Sprinkle 1 cup of the chocolate chips and 1 1/2 cups of the pecans over partially baked crust. Set aside. In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, caramel topping and graham cracker crumbs. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Pour over crust in pan; spread evenly. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup chocolate chips and 1 1/2 cups pecans. Bake 25 to 32 minutes or until edges are deep golden brown and pecans are lightly toasted. Cool on cooling rack 30 minutes; loosen sides from pan, but do not cut. Cool completely, about 3 hours longer. (For firmer bars, let stand an additional 2 hours.) For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.
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Recipe - Ultimate Turtle Cookie Bars Recipe
INGREDIENTS:
●1/2 cup (1 stick) of butter, softened
●6 Tbsp brown sugar
●6 Tbsp granulated sugar
●1 large egg
●1/2 tsp vanilla extract
●1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
●1/4 tsp baking soda
●1/4 tsp salt
●1 cup semisweet chocolate chips, divided use
●1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans
●24 Kraft caramels, unwrapped
●1 tablespoon milk
●3/4 cup whole pecan halves
●1 teaspoon shortening
How They're Made: Pecan Turtles
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Turtle Cookie Bars
These turtle cookies come together in minutes! It's a perfect combination of chewy, nutty, chocolaty treats that your family would love!