Christmas Goodies ~

I haven't had alot of time to post lately. Still trying to get my kids well. And i had a few days were i had not only the stomach virus but strep throat aswell. Came down with both on the same day. Sorry...are you tired of hearing about all our sickness yet? Well then lets get to todays post. Over the years i have made various home baked goodies when the holidays roll around. And every year i try to make something new. So over the next few posts i will be sharing some of my holiday recipes that i have loved. Here is my first recipe to share...sorry no photos.

Chocolate-Pecan Pie Bars

Ingredients:
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 cups flour
2 cups sugar, divided
1/4 tsp. salt
1-1/2 cups light corn syrup
1 pkg. (8 squares) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, divided
4 eggs, beaten
1-1/2 tsp. vanilla
2-1/2 cups chopped PLANTERS Pecans


Make It:

HEAT oven to 350ºF.

BEAT butter, flour, 1/2 cup sugar and salt with mixer until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press onto bottom of 15x10x1-inch pan sprayed with cooking spray. Bake 20 min. or until lightly browned.

MEANWHILE, microwave corn syrup and 6 chocolate squares in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2-1/2 min. or until chocolate is almost melted, stirring after 1-1/2 min.; stir until completely melted. Add remaining sugar, eggs and vanilla; mix well. Stir in nuts. Pour over warm crust; spread to evenly cover crust.

BAKE 35 min. or until filling is firm around edges but still slightly soft in center. Cool completely. Melt remaining chocolate squares as directed on package; drizzle over cooled bars. Let stand until chocolate is firm.


Tips:
Easy Cleanup
Line pan with foil with ends extending over sides; spray with cooking spray, then use as directed. Lift cooled dessert from pan with foil handles before cutting dessert into bars. Not only are the bars easier to cut, but cleanup is also a snap!

Use Your Stove
Prepare and bake crust as directed. Cook corn syrup and chocolate in large saucepan on very low heat just until chocolate is melted, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Continue as directed.

If you make this let me know what you think! :o)

Happy Thursday!