GLUTEN FREE EVERYTHING IN MODERATION TURTLE BARS

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Yield 24 Bars

Number Of Ingredients 12

Cookie Base
1 Box/Bag/ Recipe of your favorite cookie mix. I like Pamela's GF Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix.
Ingredients as called for on the mix
1 cup chopped pecans (I toast these)
Filling
40 caramels, unwrapped
1/3 Cup whipping cream
1/3 Cup chopped pecans (toasted)
Topping
1 bag (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (Ok, I use milk chocolate because I like them better)
1/3 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup chopped pecans (toasted) Ok, so I used whole ones.

Steps:

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. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. To serve, let stand at room temperature 10 minutes before cutting. Cut into 8 rows by 6 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.