Thursday, August 5, 2021

Butter Pecan Turtle Cookies...Hello!

These sinful beauties go way back. I got this recipe from my mother 50 years ago! How is that even possible? I also have a notation on the recipe card that says "David's recipe, too". I met my neighbors David and Marilyn about 38 years ago and I'm happy to say that we are still friends. We've had some great times, delicious meals, and a lot of laughs together. 

I bought a bag of Nestle's milk chocolate chips last week. Always a good idea. 

Because I simply don't eat enough, I felt the urge to have something with caramel and chocolate. I looked through my recipes and found this one that, lo and behold, I never blogged about. TA DA! Even more reason to make them!






Butter Pecan Turtle Cookies



Crust

2 cups flour

1 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup butter, softened

In a 3 quart bowl (that's what it says), combine all ingredients. Mix at medium speed 2-3 minutes or until particles are fine. Pat into an ungreased 9 x 13 pan.




Caramel layer

2/3 cup butter, melted

1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)

1 cup pecan halves (I used walnuts and more than a cup)

1 cup milk chocolate chips

Mix butter and brown sugar together. Sprinkle pecans over crust, then add butter & brown sugar mixture. 





Bake at 350 F for 18-22 minutes. Immediately sprinkle with chocolate chips and spread evenly. 

Cool completely before cutting.





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