Pecan Turtle Bars

I love pecan turtles.  I have pecans left over from my holiday baking.  I might need to try these in advance of some 1st birthday parties coming up.  We may need some sweet treats.

1 1/2 C. all purpose flour
1 C. packed brown sugar
1/2 C. butter, softened
1 C. pecan halves
2/3 C. butter
1/2 C. packed brown sugar
1 C. milk chocolate chips

Combine flour, 1 C. brown sugar and softened butter in a large mixer bowl.  Beat at medium speed 2 to 3 minutes or until mixture resembles fine crumbs.  Pat mixture evenly onto bottom of ungreased 13x9 inch baking pan.  Sprinkle pecans evenly over crumb mixture.

Combine 2/3 C. butter and remaining 1/2 C. brown sugar in small saucepan, cook and stir over medium heat until entire surface is bubbly.  Cook and stir 1 minute more.  Pour into pan, spreading evenly over crust.

Bake in a 350 degree oven 18 to 20 minutes or until entire surface is bubbly.  Remove from oven; immediately sprinkle with  chocolate pieces.  Let stand 2 to 3 minutes to allow chocolate to melt; use knife to swirl chocolate slightly.  Cool completely in pan on wire rack.  Use sharp knife to cut into 48 bars.