A super simple, and uber-delicious dessert combining the sweet and creamy tastes of caramel and chocolate.
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| Source | Fran Erskine, Jefferson, OR; Audrey Maaseh, Milwaukee, WI |
| Prep time | 45 minutes |
| 2 | Cup | flour |
| 1 | Cup | brown sugar |
| 1⁄2 | Cup | butter (for crust) |
| 2⁄3 | Cup | butter (for caramel) |
| 1⁄2 | Cup | brown sugar |
| 1 | Cup | pecans (halved) |
| 1 | Cup | chocolate chips |
Preheat oven to 350°. In large mixing bowl, combine flour, 1 cup brown sugar, and ½ cup butter. Beat on medium until fine particles form. Press into bottom of 9 x 13 pan. Then sprinkle pecans over unbaked crust. Combine 2/3 cup butter and ½ cup brown sugar. Cook over medium heat until mixture reaches 242° stirring constantly. Pour over pecans and crust. Bake 18-20 minutes until entire caramel layer is bubbly. Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle chocolate chips over top. Allow to melt slightly. Swirl chips leaving some whole. Cool completely and cut into bars.
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