Mud Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. + 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
3/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 c. butter, softened
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 egg
1 (12 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips
1/2 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375\u00b0.
In bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
In bowl, beat brown sugar, butter and vanilla extract until creamy.
Add egg; beat well.
Gradually add flour mixture.
Stir in 1 1/3 cups chocolate chips and nuts.
Spread into foil lined 9-inch square baking pan.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 23 to 25 minutes.
Immediately sprinkle 2/3 cup chocolate chips over top.
When chocolate chips are shiny, spread evenly.
When cool, chill 5 to 10 minutes to set chocolate.
Cut into 2 x 1 1/2-inch bars.
Makes 36 bars.