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

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Crust: combine flour sugar and butter; mix well. Pat firmly in 9x13 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 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.