Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars

By KSmitherman

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup corn syrup
• 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
• 1 tablespoon bourbon, if desired
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 1 bag (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips (1 cup)

Details

Servings 48
Adapted from pillsbury.com

Preparation

Step 1

1
Heat oven to 350° (if using dark or nonstick pan, heat oven to 325°). Beat flour, brown sugar and butter in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon. Press mixture on bottom and 1/2 inch up sides of ungreased rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.

2
Stir remaining ingredients in medium bowl until well mixed. Pour over partially baked crust.

3
Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until set. Cool about 15 minutes. Refrigerate at least 1 hour until firm. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 6 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.