Chip & Nut Bars

Easy dessert, like chocolate chip cookies in a pan.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 10-12

Ingredients

• 1  cup butter, softened
• 1 3⁄4 cups brown sugar, packed
• 2  eggs
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2  cups all-purpose flour
• 2  teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1  cup pecans, chopped and divided
• 12  ounces chocolate chips, divided

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Combine butter, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla in a mixing bowl. Cream ingredients with mixer until light and fluffy.
3. Sift together dry ingredients. Add to butter and sugar mixture.
4. Mix in 1/2 cup nuts and 1/2 package of chocolate chips.
5. Spread dough into a 9 x 13 pan. Sprinkle with remaining nuts and chocolate chips.
6. Bake for 25 - 35 minutes.