Chocolate-Pecan Bars

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   Heat oven to 350F.

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   Beat butter, flour and 1/2 cup sugar with mixer until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

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   Press onto bottom of 15x10x1-inch pan sprayed with cooking spray.

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   Bake 20 min.

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   or until lightly browned.

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   Meanwhile, chop 6 oz.

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   chocolate; place in medium saucepan.

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   Add corn syrup; cook on low heat 3 to 5 min.

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   or until chocolate is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring frequently.

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    Remove from heat.

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    Add remaining sugar, eggs and vanilla; mix well.

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    Stir in nuts.

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    Pour chocolate mixture over warm crust; spread to evenly cover crust.

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    Bake 30 min.

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    or until chocolate topping is firm around the edges but still slightly soft in the centre.

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    Cool completely.

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    Melt remaining chocolate as directed on package; drizzle over dessert.

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    Let stand until chocolate is firm before cutting into bars.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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