Pecan Cookie Bars:

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1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Spray a 17 x 12 inch baking sheet with non-stick or baking spray.
3. With a stand mixer on medium speed, cream butter and sugar in a large bowl.
4. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, until well blended.
5. Sift together the flour, salt, and baking powder in a bowl.
6. Add flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
7. Fold in the chopped pecans
8. Press into prepared baking sheet.
9. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
10. Cool completely.

Turtle Topping:

1. In a medium saucepan add the caramels and heavy cream on medium-low heat.
2. Stir often until smooth and creamy.
3. Remove from heat, let cool for 2 minutes, then spread over the cookie base.
4. Bake for 5 minutes.
5. Add the chocolate chips over the top and let sit for 2 minutes.
6. Spread chocolate with an offset spatula or the back of a spoon.
7. Sprinkle with chopped pecans.
8. Refrigerate for 20 minutes until chocolate has hardened before slicing.