Ingredients
1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, divided
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup pecan halves
2/3 cup butter
1 cup milk chocolate pieces
Directions
Combine flour, 1 cup brown sugar and softened butter in large mixer
bowl. Beat at medium speed of electric mixer 2-3 minutes or until
mixture resembles fine crumbs. Pat mixture evenly onto bottom of
ungreased 13x9" baking pan. Sprinkle pecans evenly over crumb mixture.
Combine 2/3 cup butter and remaining 1/2 brown sugar in small
saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until entire surface is
bubbly. Cook and stir 1/2 to 1 minute more. Pour into pan, spreading
evenly over crust. Bake in 350'F. oven 18-20 minutes or until entire
surface is bubbly. Remove from oven; immediately sprinkle with
chocolate pieces. Let stand 2-3 minutes to sllow chocolate to melt;
use knife to swirl chocolate slightly. Cool completely in pan on wire
rack. Use sharp knife to cut into 48 bars.
Makes 48 bars.
Servings: 48 servings
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Categories: Cookie; Nut; Pecan
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