Chocolate Butter Pecan Turtle Bars

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 F.

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Line a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with nonstick foil.

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Place rack in the center of the oven.

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In a large mixing bowl, beat flour, salt, 1 cup brown sugar, and 1/2 cup butter on medium speed about 2 minutes, scraping sides of the bowl often.

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It should be of a graham cracker crumb consistency.

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With a spatula, press mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan in an even layer. Sprinkle with pecans and set aside.

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Top Layer:

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Combine 1/2 cup brown sugar and 6 tablespoons butter in a heavy 1-quart saucepan over medium heat.

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Stir constantly until it begins to boil, then cook for 1 minute, continuing to stir.

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Remove from heat and pour evenly over pecans.

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Bake 18 to 20 minutes until bubbly and crust is golden brown. (The longer you bake, the harder they become.)

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Remove from oven.

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Sprinkle immediately with chocolate chips, then white chocolate chips.

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Let rest for 3 minutes to let chocolate soften, then swirl chips with the tip of a sharp knife or toothpick to create a marbled effect.

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Cool completely to room temperature.

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Cut into bars to serve.

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Yield: 36 to 48 cookie bars, depending on cut size

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