Pecan Turtle Bars

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Title: Pecan Turtle Bars
Categories: Cookies, Snacks
Yield: 48 servings

1 1/2 c All-purpose flour
1 1/2 c Packed brown sugar, divided
1/2 c Butter, softened
1 c Pecan halves
2/3 c Butter
1 c Milk chocolate pieces

Combine flour, 1 cup brown sugar and softened butter in large mixer
bowl. Beat at medium speed of electric mixer 2-3 minutes or until
mixture resembles fine crumbs. Pat mixture evenly onto bottom of
ungreased 13x9" baking pan. Sprinkle pecans evenly over crumb mixture.
Combine 2/3 cup butter and remaining 1/2 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.
Bake in 350'F. oven 18-20 minutes or until entire surface is bubbly.
Remove from oven; immediately sprinkle with chocolate pieces. Let stand
2-3 minutes to sllow chocolate to melt; use knife to swirl chocolate
slightly. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Use sharp knife to cut
into 48 bars. Makes 48 bars. From: Michael Orchekowski

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