Butter Pecan Turtle Cookies

Crust

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1/2 cup Land O Lakes Sweet Cream Butter, softened

Caramel Layer

2/3 cups Land O Lakes Sweet Cream Butter

1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1-1/2 cup whole pecan halves (not chopped)

1-1/2 cup milk chocolate chips

Directions

Preheat Oven to 350°F. Line a 9” x 13” pan with foil, allowing about two inches to drape over either end. This will facilitate easy removal of the cookie slab for even cutting.

Combine crust ingredients in the work bowl of a food processor and pulse until well mixed and particles are fine. Pat firmly into ungreased 13x9x2" pan. Sprinkle pecans evenly over unbaked crust.

Prepare caramel layer

In a heavy 1-quart saucepan combine brown sugar and butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until entire surface of mixture begins to boil. Boil 1/2 to 1 minute, stirring constantly. Pour Caramel Layer evenly over pecans and crust.

Bake near center of oven for 18-22 minutes, or until entire caramel layer is bubbly and crust is light golden brown.

Remove from oven. Immediately sprinkle with chips. Allow chips to melt slightly (2-3 minutes). Slightly swirl chips as they melt; leave some whole for a marbled effect. Do not spread chips.

Cool completely; Cut into 3-4 dozen bars.