Caramel Pecan Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar, divided
1 1/4 cups room temperature butter, divided
1 cup pecans, chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 -2 cup chocolate chips

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F.
Blend together the flour, 1 cup brown sugar and 1/2 cup butter until particles are fine crumbs.
Pat into an ungreased 9 X 13 glass pan.
Spread the pecans over the crust.
Put the remaining butter (3/4 cup), brown sugar (1/2 cup) and vanilla into a small saucepan.
Cook over medium heat stirring constantly.
Bring to a full boil and boil for one minute, stirring constantly.
Pour over the crust and pecans.
Bake for 20 minutes and remove from oven- do not overbake.
Immediately sprinkle the top with 1 - 2 cups of chocolate chips.
The amount depends on your preference for chocolate.
Two cups will give a fairly thick layer.
When the chips have melted, spread evenly over the crust with a spreader or butter knife.