Butter Pecan Squares

Name: Butter Pecan Squares
Ingredients: 1/2 c. butter, softened; 1/2 c. packed light brown sugar; 1 egg; 1 tsp. vanilla extract; 3/4 c. flour; 2 c. milk chocolate chips, divided; 3/4 c. chopped pecans, divided

7 ingredients

15 steps

Ingredients

1/2 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. packed light brown sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla extract
3/4 c. flour
2 c. milk chocolate chips, divided
3/4 c. chopped pecans, divided

Directions

1

Heat oven to 350°.
2

Grease an 8 or 9-inch square baking pan. In a small bowl, cream the butter, sugar, egg and vanilla until light and fluffy.
3

Blend in flour.
4

Stir in 1 cup of chocolate chips and 1/2 cup pecans.
5

Spread in prepared pan.
6

Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned.
7

Remove from oven.
8

Immediately sprinkle remaining 1 cup of chips over surface.
9

Let stand 5 to 10 minutes or until chips soften.
10

Spread evenly.
11

Immediately sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup pecans over top.
12

Press gently onto chocolate.
13

Cool completely.
14

Cut into squares.
15

Yields 16 squares.