Pecan Bars – Castle Marne Bed and Breakfast – Denver Colorado

Diane Peiker, Castle Marne B&B

Serves 24

Ingredients:

Crust:

2 c. flour

1 c. packed brown sugar

1/2 c. butter, softened

1 c. chopped pecans

Topping:

2/3 c. butter, softened

1/2 c. packed brown sugar

1 c. chocolate chips

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Crust:

Mix flour, sugar, and butter with a fork or pastry cutter until crumbly.  Pat into an ungreased 9x13-inch pan.  Sprinkle with pecans.

Topping:

Melt butter and sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat.  Stir until it comes to a boil and continue cooking for about 1 minute.  Immediately pour butter over crust and pecans.  Bake for 18-20 minutes.  Remove from oven and sprinkle with chocolate chips. Allow to melt for a couple of minutes and then use a knife or the back of a spoon to swirl chocolate over the bars for a marbled effect.  Cool and cut into bars.

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