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butter pecan turtles

(1 rating)
Rebeladytn avatar
Recipe by
Bobbie Hewitt
@Rebeladytn
Lenoir City, TN

These are a must for any occasion, but for some reason, it's one of my favorite Christmas Candies.

(1 rating)
cook time 20 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For butter pecan turtles

  • CRUST
  • 2 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 c
    brown sugar
  • 1/2 c
    butter
  • 1 c
    pecans, halved
  • CARAMEL LAYER
  • 2/3 c
    butter
  • 1/2 c
    brown sugar
  • 1 c
    chocolate chips

How To Make butter pecan turtles

  • 1
    Crust: Combine all ingredients and mix at medium speed for 2 to 3 minutes or until fine. Pat firmly into a 9x13 inch pan. Sprinkle with 1 cup pecan halves.
  • 2
    Caramel Layer: Cook butter and sugar in a heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it begins to boil. Boil for 1/2 to 1 minute and pour over crust.
  • 3
    Bake at 350 for 18 to 22 minutes or until caramel layer is bubbly and the crust is a light golden brown. Remove from oven and sprinkle with chocolate chips. Allow to melt slightly and swirl leaving some whole for a marbled effect.
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