Chunky Pecan Pie Bars

If you like pecan pie you'll love these pecan pie bars with chocolate!

Preparation Time: 12 mins
Cooking Time: 45 mins
Servings: 36

CRUST
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, softened
1/4 cup packed brown sugar

FILLING
3 large eggs
3/4 cup corn syrup
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 3/4 cups (11.5 ounce package) NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chunks
1 1/2 cups pecans, coarsely chopped

PREHEAT oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 13 x 9-inch baking pan.

FOR CRUST:
BEAT flour, butter and brown sugar in small mixer bowl until crumbly. Press into prepared baking pan.

BAKE for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.

FOR FILLING:
BEAT eggs, corn syrup, granulated sugar, butter and vanilla extract in medium bowl with wire whisk. Stir in chunks and nuts. Pour evenly over baked crust.

BAKE for 25 to 30 minutes or until set. Cool in pan on wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutritional information: Calories: 259 Calories from Fat: 134 Total Fat: 14.9 g Saturated Fat: 6.1 g Cholesterol: 40 mg Sodium: 72 mg Carbohydrates: 32 g Dietary Fiber: 1.7 g Sugars: 16.6 g Protein: 2.9 g

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of Nestle and meals.com