Chocolate-Pecan Squares Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 3 tablespoons butter or margarine -- softened 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1 cup chopped pecans 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips Heat oven to 350º. Beat flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar and 3 tablespoons butter with electric mixer on low speed until blended. Beat on medium speed 1 to 2 minutes or until crumbly. Press evenly in bottom of ungreased square pan, 9 H 9 H 2 or 8 H 8 H 2 inches. Cook 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1/2 cup butter over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture begins to boil. Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in pecans and vanilla. Pour over layer in pan. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until topping is bubbly. Sprinkle evenly with chocolate chips. Bake 2 minutes longer to soften chocolate (do not spread). Cool 10 minutes; loosen edges with knife. Cool completely. Cut into 6 rows by 6 rows. Store covered in the refrigerator.
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