Description

These fantastically delicious bars are filled with gooey Southern goodness. They start with a thick cookie base, a sweet pecan filling and then a wonderful cookie topping.

Ingredients

• Cookie Layer:
• 1 c. unsalted butter, softened
• 1/3 c. firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 t. vanilla extract
• 2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
• 1 t. salt
• 1 c. finely chopped pecans*
• Topping:
• 2/3 c. light corn syrup
• 1/2 c. firmly packed light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 T. unsalted butter, melted
• 1 t. vanilla extract
• 1/4 t. salt
• 1 1/2 c. chopped pecans*
• 2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips

Steps

1. Cookie Layer:
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease an 8 inch square baking pan.
3. Use an electric mixer on medium speed to beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy; add egg and vanilla; mix well. Reduce speed to low; gradually add flour, pecans and salt; mix just until combined. Transfer mixture to prepared pan; press evenly into the bottom of the pan. Bake 15 - 20 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned. Set aside to cool slightly.