CHOCOLATE PECAN BARS

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These chewy, chocolaty bars are great for Thanksgiving or Christmas...and always a big hit with everyone. They're easy to prepare and make a big batch. We find them simply irresistible! -Carole Fraser, North York, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2/3 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1-1/4 cups light corn syrup
1-1/4 cups sugar
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups chopped pecans
GLAZE:
4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
1-1/4 teaspoons shortening

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in flour. Press into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt chocolate with corn syrup over low heat; stir until smooth. Remove from the heat. Stir in the sugar, eggs and vanilla. Add pecans. , Spread evenly over hot crust. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until firm around the edges. Cool on a wire rack. , In a microwave, melt chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over bars.

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