Turtle Biscotti

In a mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until creamy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Add flour and baking powder. Fold in caramel bits and 1/4 cup chopped pecans. Batter will be very sticky.

Divide in half, form each half in a 10″ by 3″ log on a parchment paper lined baking sheet (using fingertips). Sprinkle with coarse sugar.

Bake in a 350ºF oven for 25-30 minutes. Remove and allow to cool on pan 15 minutes. Cut into 1-inch slices, and arrange slices upright in pan. Bake an additional 20 minutes. Cool completely.

When cool, dip bottom of biscotti in melted dark chocolate, sprinkle immediately with remaining 1 cup of chopped pecans. Allow to set. Enjoy.