Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour--2 cups
- 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup pecan halves--chopped-can add more or sub nut meat
- 2/3 cup butter
- 1-2 cup milk chocolate chips,semi-sweet & or butterscotch
- Double the brown sugar/butter layer
- Vanilla in the caramel mixture?
Preparation
Step 1
Combine flour, 1 cup brown sugar and softened butter in large mixer bowl.
Beat at medium speed of electric mixer 2 to 3 minutes or until mixture resembles fine crumbs.
Line pan with foil/paper
Pat mixture evenly onto bottom of ungreased 13 x 9 inch baking pan. Sprinkle pecans evenly over crumb mixture.
Combine 2/3 cup butter and remaining 1/2 cup 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 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven 18 to 20 minutes or until entire surface is bubbly.
Remove from oven; immediately sprinkle with chocolate pieces.
Let stand 2 to 3 minutes to allow chocolate to melt; use knife to swirl chocolate slightly. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Use sharp knife to cut into 48 bars.
Can put back into oven briefly to melt chips