Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars

 

1 1/2

cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour

1/2

cup packed brown sugar

1/2

cup butter or margarine, softened

1

cup chopped pecans

3/4

cup granulated sugar

3/4

cup corn syrup

2

tablespoons butter or margarine, melted

1

tablespoon bourbon, if desired

1/2

teaspoon vanilla

3

eggs, beaten

1

bag (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips (1 cup)

• 1 Heat oven to 350° (if using dark or nonstick pan, heat oven to 325°). Beat flour, brown sugar and butter in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon. Press mixture on bottom and 1/2 inch up sides of ungreased rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
• 2 Stir remaining ingredients in medium bowl until well mixed. Pour over partially baked crust.
• 3 Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until set. Cool about 15 minutes. Refrigerate at least 1 hour until firm. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 6 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.