Reviewed: Jan. 4, 2012

Following other reviews, I used 2 c. of flour rather than 1 1/2 and that was good. I also doubled the brown sugar mixture and the chocolate and used 1 1/2 c. pecan halves. Next time, I won't double the chocolate and I will rough chop the pecans. Sometimes the reviews are great and sometimes you just have to try the original recipe!

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Susan

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Dec. 30, 2011

I have to say that this is the first recipe from AllRecipes that I just did not really like and will not bake again...I did as others suggested and added 2 cups of flour rather than 1 1/2 and doubled the caramel middle but it just never came together into a tasty dessert. The bottom layer was greasy and the caramel was nonexistant and the milk chocolate topping was far too sweet. Maybe I'll like them more after they have rested overnight but for now I will not make them again!

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gigiay

Reviewed: Dec. 28, 2011

These bars are amazing. Served them to 4 adults and 2/3 of the pan were gone! I did use 2 cups of flour, doubled the caramel layer and used 2 cups milk chocolate chips. After baking it, I let it cool, then I melted the chocolate in the microwave and poured on top which made it much easier to spread. This should be allowed to cool for a few hours in order to set properly, which made it easier to cut and less "oozy". Would absolutely make it again, and again!

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Laura

Reviewed: Dec. 27, 2011

These were very tasty little cookie bars, but next time I think some adjustments will be necessary. I made the recipe exactly as written. A few more pecans might be nice (that's personal taste, of course), and the bottom layer crumbles as you munch. If the cookie held together a little better, all would be well! :)

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the empty dish

Reviewed: Dec. 26, 2011

I had high hopes for this recipe. I followed the suggestion of previous reviewers and increased the flour to 2 cups, other than that and using dark chocolate chips rather than milk chocolate chips I followed the recipe exactly. They tasted like nothing but butter and sugar to me - even the dark chocolate flavor was lost in the sugar. I couldn't eat them.

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RHONDAR

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Hampton, Iowa, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 25, 2011

I followed the recipe exactly for these and everyone loved them. They all disappeared!

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Moss

Reviewed: Dec. 24, 2011

These are as delicious as a turtle chocolate treat.

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nancee

Home Town: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Reviewed: Dec. 24, 2011

These were overly sweet for us. Not what I was hoping for. Fast and easy recipe to make.

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Patti

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Tacoma, Washington, USA

Living In: Lakewood, Washington, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 23, 2011

These are indeed some yummy treats! I think if it were my recipe though, I'd name it Pecan TOFFEE Bars. I did make changes per reviews. I doubled middle filling, when doin' so, cut back butter by 1/4 cup...so only use 3/4 cup for double middle filling. I did add extra 1/2 cup of flour to crust, it seems like it'll be too dry at first, but it'll soak up some butter from the filling...mine did. I doubled the chocolate, BUT, next time I won't, it detracts the great flavor from the filling. Also, I will wait until the pan is cooled from the oven and I will premelt and drizzle the chocolate over decoratively. I also used almonds along with pecans, next time I will add extra, I'm nutty and love nutty :P

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SOAPSTER

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Dec. 22, 2011

I doubled the caramel recipe and still did not have enough. I let the chocolate chips melt on top of the caramel and then spread them - big mistake. The chocolate became grainy and ugly. Next time I will premelt and avoid any spreading.

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