Caramel Butter-Pecan Bars

From Simple & Delicious. Cook time does not include 6 hours cooling time.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 48

Ingredients

• 2  cups all-purpose flour
• 1  cup  packed brown sugar
• 3⁄4 cup  cold butter
• 1 1⁄2 cups  chopped pecans
• 1 (12 ounce) jar  caramel ice cream topping, warmed
• 1 (11 1/2ounce) package  milk chocolate chips

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350* F. Combine flour and brown sugar in a bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Press into bottom of an ungreased 13x9x2 inch baking pan. Top with pecans; drizzle warmed caramel topping evenly over pecans.
2. Bake at 350* F for 15-20 minutes or until caramel is bubbly. Place on wire rack. Sprinkle with chocolate chips; let stand 5 minutes, then spread chocolate chips over caramel-pecan layer.
3. Cool for at least 6 hours at room temp or until chocolate has set (chilling may cause chocolate to appear dull). Cut into bars.