1/2 c. butter
1 c. packed light brown sugar
2 c. unsifted flour
1 c. pecan halves
2/3 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. packed light brown sugar
1 c. milk chocolate chips

Mix 1/2 cup butter, 1 cup brown sugar, and flour in large bowl until consistency of fine crumbs. Press into ungreased 13 x 9 inch pan. Sprinkle pecans on top; set aside.

Combine 2/3 cup butter, 1/2 cup sugar in heavy, small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a boil. Boil and stir 1 minute; pour over pecans. Bake at 350 degrees for 18-20 minutes or until set. Remove from oven. Sprinkle with chips. Cool in pan. Cut into bars. Makes 3 dozen.