Turtle Cookie Bars

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F
2. Combine first 3 ingredients in a mixing bowl
3. Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until blended.
4. Pat mixture firmly into an ungreased 9x13 pan.
5. Arrange pecans over crust.
6. Combine 2/3 cup butter and ½ cup brown sugar in a saucepan.
7. Bring to boil over medium high heat, stirring constantly.
8. Cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
9. Pour mixture over pecans.
10. Bake for 15-17 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
11. Remove from oven; sprinkle with chocolate morsels.
12. Let stand 2-3 minutes or until slightly melted. Gently swirl chocolate with a knife, leaving some morsels whole (do not spread). Let cool on a wire rack at room temperature until chocolate has set. Cut into squares.