Ellen Wolfson’s Butter Pecan Turtle Cookies

Składniki

Crust:

2 c. all-purpose flour

1 c. brown sugar

1/2 c. sweet butter, softened

Caramel Layer:

2/3 c. sweet butter

1/2 c. brown sugar

1 c. whole pecan halves

1 c. milk choc. chips

Wskazówki

Preheat oven 350. In 3 qt. bowl combine crust ingredients. Mix at med. speed, scraping sides of bowl often, 2-3 minutes or until well mixed and particles are fine. Pat firmly into ungreased 13x9x2" pan. Sprinkle pecans evenly over unbaked crust. Prepare caramel layer: pour evenly over pecans and crust. Bake near center of 350 oven for 18-22 min or until entire caramel layer is bubbly and crust is light golden brown. Remove from oven. Immediately sprinkle with chips. Place back in oven for about 1 more minute to melt chips slightly. Do not spread chips. Remove from oven and cool completely. Cut into 3-4 doz bars.

Caramel layer: in heavy 1 qt saucepan combine brown sugar and butter. Cook over med. heat stirring constantly until entire surface begins to boil. Boil 1/2 to 1 min stirring constantly.

Double the butter and sugar in the caramel layer if you are feeling particularly evil.