1 1/4 c. all purpose flour
1/4 c. granulated sugar
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 c. butter
1 c. finely chopped pecans
1/4 c. butter
1 square (1 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate
3 beaten eggs
1 1/4 c. packed brown sugar
2 tbsp. bourbon or water
1 tsp. vanilla

In a mixing bowl stir together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon. Cut in the 1/2 cup butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in pecans. Press into bottom of an ungreased 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan combine the 1/4 cup butter and chocolate; heat and stir over low heat until chocolate is melted. In a small mixing bowl combine the eggs, brown sugar, bourbon or water, and vanilla. Stir mixture until well blended; pour over crust. Return to oven. Bake 20 minutes more or until set. Cool on wire rack. Cut into bars. Makes 36.