Chunky Pecan Bars
1½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup cold butter
Filling:
3 eggs
¾ cup sugar
¾ cup dark corn syrup
2 tbsp butter, melted
1 tsp vanilla extract
1¾ cups semisweet chocolate chunks
1½ cups coarsely chopped pecans
In a small bowl, combine flour and brown sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press into a greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan. Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk eggs, sugar, corn syrup, butter and vanilla until blended. Stir in chocolate chunks and pecans. Pour over crust. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until set.
Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Store in an airtight container in refrigerator.
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