BUTTER PECAN SQUARES

Base:

2 C flour

1 C brown sugar

½ C butter, softened

1 C pecan halves

Filling:

2/3 C butter

½ C brown sugar

Topping:

1 C milk chocolate chips

Base: combine the flour, brown sugar and butter and mix well.  Press into a greased 13X9″ pan.  Sprinkle with the pecan halves.  Set aside.

Filling: combine the butter & brown sugar in a saucepan and cook over a medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture is melted.  Remove from heat and pour over the base.  Bake at 350°F for 18 – 20 minutes.  Remove from the oven.

Topping: sprinkle the chocolate chips over the bars as soon as they are removed from the oven.  Allow chips to melt for 2 – 3 minutes.  Swirl chips to create a marble effect.  Cool completely before cutting.