Butter Pecan Turtle Cookies

*from northpole.com* Enjoy!

Butter Pecan Turtle Cookies

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup pecan pieces
• 2/3 cups butter
• 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 cup milk chocolate chips

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. In large mixer bowl combine flour, brown sugar and 1/2 cup butter. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed and particles are fine (2 to 3 minutes).
3. Press on bottom of 13 x 9 inch baking pan.
4. Sprinkle pecans evenly over unbaked crust.
5. In 1 quart sauce pan, combine 2/3 cup butter & brown sugar.
6. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until entire surface begins to boil.
7. Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly.
8. Pour over pecans & crust.
9. Bake 18-22 minutes or until entire caramel layer is bubbly.
10. Remove from oven. Immediately sprinkle with chocolate chips; allow to melt slightly (2-3 minutes)
11. Swirl chips with a butter knife leaving some whole for a marbled effect.
12. Cool completely; cut into bars. ENJOY!