Butter Pecan Turtle Cookies

By
Freda Carlson, Indianapolis, Ind.

Chocolate pecan buttery bars

Preparation time
30 minutes
Cooking time
22 minutes
Total time
52 minutes
Yield
48 Cookies

Ingredients

2 cups flour 1 cup brown sugar 1⁄2 cup butter 1 cup pecan (halves) 2⁄3 cup butter (for top layer) 1⁄2 cup sugar (for top layer)   chocolate chips

Instructions

Combine flour, sugar and butter; mix at medium speed for 2–3 minutes until fine. Pat crust into ungreased 13x9x2-inch pan. Sprinkle crust with pecans.

Top Layer

Combine butter and sugar; cook until boiling (one minute). Pour over pecans. Bake at 350 degrees for 18–22 minutes. Sprinkle with chocolate chips which should melt slightly. Cool completely before cutting. Makes 3–4 dozen bars.