Chocolate Chip Pecan Squares

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Title: Chocolate Chip Pecan Squares
Categories: Cookies, Chocolate
Yield: 1 servings

1/2 c Golden crisco shortening
1/2 c Firmly packed brown sugar
1 Egg
1 tb Milk
1 ts Vanilla
3/4 c All-purpose flour
3/4 c Chopped pecans; divided
2 c Milk chocolate chips; divide
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1. Heat oven to 350F (180C). Grease 8 x 8 x 2-inch (2 L)
pan with Golden Crisco Shortening. Set aside.
2. Cream Golden Crisco Shortening, sugar, egg, milk and
vanilla in large bowl at medium speed of electric mixer
until well blended. Reduce speed to low. Add flour. Stir in
one cup (250 mL) chocolate chips and 1/2 cup (125 mL) nuts.
Spread in pan.
3. Bake at 350F (180C) for 25 to 30 minutes, or until
lightly browned. Remove from oven. Sprinkle with one cup
(250 mL) chocolate chips. Wait 5 minutes, or until chips
soften. Spread evenly. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup (50 mL) nuts.
Cool completely. Cut into 2 x 2-inch (5 cm x 5 cm) squares.
Hint: Semi-sweet chocolate chips can be used in place of
milk chocolate. Makes: 16 squares Preparation Time: 15
minutes. Baking Time: 25 to 30 minutes

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