Holiday Tasting Party Recipes

RECIPE NAME: CHOCOLATE PECAN PIE BARS

INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed

Filling:
3 large eggs
3/4 cup light corn syrup
3/4 cup sugar
2 Tbs. butter, melted
1 tsp. vanilla
1-2 Tbs. bourbon (optional)
1 1/2 cups pecans, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
CRUST:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In processor or small bowl, mix flour, 1/2 cup butter and brown sugar until crumbly. Press into a greased 13x9x2-inch baking pan that has been lined with foil and greased. Bake 12-15 minutes until lightly browned.

FILLING:
In medium bowl with wire whisk, beat eggs, corn syrup, sugar, melted butter, bourbon (if using) and vanilla. Stir in pecans and chocolate chips. Pour evenly over baked crust. Bake 15-30 minutes more until set. Cool and cut into bars.

MY NAME: Barbara Reese