2 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 c. butter, softened

CARAMEL LAYER:

2/3 c. butter
1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 c. whole pecan halves
1 c. milk chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine crust ingredients. Mix at medium speed, scraping sides of bowl often, 2-3 minutes. Press firmly into 13 x 9 x 2 inch ungreased pan. Sprinkle pecans over unbaked crust.

Prepare Caramel Layer. In heavy 1 quart saucepan combine brown sugar and butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until entire surface of mix begins to boil. Bake near center of 350 degree oven for 18-22 minutes or until entire Caramel Layer is bubbly and crust is light golden brown. Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle chocolate chips over top. Allow to melt slightly and swirl chips as they melt. Leave some whole for marbled effect. Cool completely. Cut into bars.