CRUST:

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

CARAMEL LAYER:

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

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine crust ingredients and pat firmly into 9x13 inch pan. Sprinkle pecans evenly over unbaked crust.

Prepare caramel layer and pour evenly over pecans and crust. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes until caramel layer is bubbly. Remove from oven, sprinkle with chips and as they melt, swirl gently (do not spread).

CARAMEL LAYER: Combine sugar and butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring until mixture comes to a boil. Boil 1/2 to 1 minute, stirring constantly.