* Ex****ted from MasterCook *
Caramel Pecan Bars 2
Recipe By :Penzey's
Serving Size : 24 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Bars Cookies
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar -- divided
1 1/4 cups butter -- at room temperature, divided
1 cup pecans -- whole or chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 350º.
Blend together flour, 1 cup brown sugar and 1/2 cup butter until particles
are fine crumbs.
Pat into ungreased 13 x (" glass pan.
Spread the pecans over the crust.
Put remaining butter, brown sugar and vanilla extract into a small
saucepan.
Cook over medium heat stirring constantly. Bring to a full boil and boil
for
1 minute, stirring constantly.
Pour over crust and pecans.
Bake for 20 minutes. Do not overbake. Sprinkle the top with chocolate
chips.
When the chips have melted, spread them evenly over the crust with a
butter
knife.
