Turtle Bars (Gluten Free)

By weavincanuck

Ingredients

• 1 box Betty Crocker® Gluten Free chocolate chip cookie mix
• Butter, vanilla and egg called for on cookie mix box
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 40 caramels, unwrapped
• 1/3 cup whipping cream
• 1/3 cup chopped pecans
• 1 bag (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups)
• 1/3 cup whipping cream
• 1/4 cup chopped pecans

Details

Servings 1
Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 210mins
Adapted from bettycrocker.com

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 350°F. Make cookie mix as directed on box, using butter, vanilla and egg. Stir in 1 cup pecans. In ungreased 13x9-inch pan, press dough evenly. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool about 30 minutes.

In medium microwavable bowl, microwave caramels and 1/3 cup whipping cream uncovered on High 2 to 4 minutes, stirring twice, until caramels are melted. Stir in 1/3 cup pecans. Spread over cooled based. Refrigerate 15 minutes.

In another medium microwavable bowl, microwave chocolate chips and 1/3 cup whipping cream uncovered on High 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until chocolate is smooth. Pour over filling. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup pecans. Refrigerate 2 hours or until set.

To serve, let stand at room temperature 10 minutes before cutting. Cut into 8 rows by 6 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.