Butter Pecan Turtle Bars

Crust:
2 cups flour
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup softened butter
1 cup pecan halves

Caramel:
2/3 cup butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup milk chocolate chips

Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

Crust: combine flour sugar and butter; mix well. Pat firmly into a 9 x 13-inch pan; sprinkle pecans on top.

Caramel layer: In a heavy saucepan over medium heat cook butter and sugar, stir constantly; boil 1/2 - 1 minute. Pour evenly over crust.

Bake for 18 - 22 minutes or until layer is bubbly.

Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle chocolate chips over top. Allow to melt 2 - 3 minutes; swirl for marble effect. Cool completely before cutting.

Makes 3 - 4 dozen.