Caramel Pecan Bars

This is an old family recipe. It's fairly simple to make. Love the chocolate layer on top!!

Preheat oven to 350f.

Blend together the flour , 1 cup brown sugar and 1 / 2 cup butter until particles are fine crumbs.

Pat into an ungreased 9 x 13 glass pan.

Spread the pecans over the crust.

Put the remaining butter , brown sugar and vanilla into a small saucepan.

Cook over medium heat stirring constantly.

Bring to a full boil and boil for one minute , stirring constantly.

Pour over the crust and pecans.

Bake for 20 minutes and remove from oven- do not overbake.

Immediately sprinkle the top with 1 - 2 cups of chocolate chips.

The amount depends on your preference for chocolate.

Two cups will give a fairly thick layer.

When the chips have melted , spread evenly over the crust with a spreader or butter knife.

flour, brown sugar, butter, pecans, vanilla extract, chocolate chips