Turtle Bars
Candy.
Yield: About 24.
- 1.5c (200g) flour
- 1.25c (100g + 160g) dark brown sugar, divided
- 1.25c (115g + 175g) butter, divided
- .75t salt, divided
- 1.5c (225g) pecans
- .33c (90g) cream
- 1.5c (325g)dark chocolate chips or chunks, preferably couverture
- Mix together flour, .5c sugar, .5t salt.
- Cut .5c butter into small pieces, work into flour as pastry until mealy.
- Press shortbread crust into 13x9 baking pan, lined and lightly greased.
- Bake 350F for 20m.
- Spread pecans over shortbread base.
- Bring cream, .75c butter, .25t salt, and .75c sugar up to a gentle boil for 1m.
- Pour over pecans.
- Bake 350F for 20m.
- Spinkle chocolate over slightly-cooled bars, spread smooth once melted.
- Refrigerate 30m before cutting.