PECAN SANDIE PRALINE BARS

INGREDIENTS:

FOR THE COOKIE LAYER:

• 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1/3 cup (67g) firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 & 1/4 (270g) cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (120g) finely chopped pecans*

FOR THE TOPPING:

• 2/3 cup (158ml) light corn syrup
• 1/2 cup (100g) firmly packed light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vailla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 & 1/2 cups (180g) chopped pecans*
• 2 cups (340g) semisweet chocolate chips

DIRECTIONS:

TO MAKE THE COOKIE LAYER:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8-inch square baking pan.
2. Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla, and mix well.
3. Reduce mixer speed to low. Gradually add the flour, pecans, and salt. Mix just until combined.
4. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan, and press evenly into the bottom of the pan.
5. Bake 15 to 20 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned. Set aside to cool slightly.

TO MAKE THE TOPPING:

1. Combine the corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, butter, vanilla, and salt until thoroughly mixed. Stir in the pecans.
2. Pour the topping mixture over the cookie layer.
3. Bake 35 to 40 minutes, or until the topping is set.
4. Remove the pan from the oven and place on a wire rack. Sprinkle the chocolate chips over the top of the topping. Let the chips sit for about 5 minutes. Then spread the chocolate over the topping. Cool completely before cutting into bars.

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