BUTTER PECAN CRUST:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter
1 cup whole pecans, halved

Preheat oven to 350°F.

In bowl combine flour, brown sugar and butter. Mix at medium speed. Put into 13x9x2-inch pan. Sprinkle pecans over unbaked crust.

TURTLE TOPPING:

1/2 cup brown sugar
2/3 cup butter
1 cup chocolate chips

In heavy pan combine sugar and butter. Cook over heat until mixture boils. Boil for 30 to 60 seconds, stirring constantly. Pour over pecans.

Bake at 350°F for 18 to 22 minutes. Remove from oven when hot and sprinkle chocolate chips over top. Swirl chips slightly to leave a marbled effect. Allow to cool then cut into bars.

Submitted by: Sharron Wilson