Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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                        ***CRUST***
   2      cups          flour
   1      cup           brown sugar
     1/2  cup           softened butter
   1      cup           pecan halves
                        ***CARAMEL***
     2/3  cup           butter
     1/2  cup           brown sugar
   1      cup           milk chocolate chips

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Crust: combine flour sugar and butter; mix well. Pat firmly in 9*x*13 pan; sprinkle pecans on top. Caramel layer: In a heavy saucepan over medium heat cook butter and sugar, stir constantly; boil 1/2 - 1 minute. Pour evenly over crust. Bake 18 - 22 minutes or until layer is bubbly. Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle chocolate chips over top. Allow to melt 2 - 3 minutes; swirl for marble effect. Cool completely before cutting. Makes 3 - 4 dozen.