With the holiday season upon us, baking becomes a big deal! What kind of baked goods do I make for Christmas? New Years? My grandmother has always made delicious meals and deserts over my lifetime, but one of my favorites has to be her cookies. So, I present Butter Pecan Turtle Cookies from the kitchen of my grandmother!

Ingredients:

For the crust:

• 2 cups flour
• 1 cup brown sugar
• ½ cup butter, softened

For the caramel layer:

• ⅔ cup butter
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1 cup pecans
• 1 cup milk chocolate chips

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. In a bowl, combine crust ingredients. Mix at medium speed for 2-3 minutes.
3. Pat firmly into an ungreased 13x9x2 pan. Sprinkle pecans evenly over the crust.
4. Prepare caramel layer; pour evenly over pecans and crust. 
5. Bake near the center of the oven for 18-22 minutes or until bubbly.
6. Remove from over. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. Allow to melt slightly (2-3 minutes). Swirl chips as they melt. 
7. Cool completely and serve!

Caramel Layer Instructions:

In a 1 quart saucepan, combine brown sugar and butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the entire surface of the mixture begins to boil. Boil ½ – 1 minute stirring constantly. 

Servings: 3-4 dozen