Chocolate-Pecan Squares

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 350º.

2. 2

   Beat flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar and 3 tablespoons butter with electric mixer on low speed until blended.

3. 3

   Beat on medium speed 1 to 2 minutes or until crumbly.

4. 4

   Press evenly in bottom of ungreased square pan, 9 × 9 × 2 or 8 × 8 × 2 inches.

5. 5

   Cook 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1/2 cup butter over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture begins to boil.

6. 6

   Boil and stir 1 minute. Stir in pecans and vanilla.

7. 7

   Pour over layer in pan.

8. 8

   Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until topping is bubbly.

9. 9

   Sprinkle evenly with chocolate chips.

10. 10

    Bake 2 minutes longer to soften chocolate (do not spread).

11. 11

    Cool 10 minutes; loosen edges with knife.

12. 12

    Cool completely.

13. 13

    Cut into 6 rows by 6 rows.