1 c. (2 sticks) butter
2 c. sugar
4 eggs
3 tsp. vanilla
2 c. sifted all purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. chopped pecans
2 oz. (4 tbsp.) melted baking chocolate

Cream butter, gradually add sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Sift salt and flour together. Add to creamed mixture. Blend in nuts. Divide dough in half. Add chocolate to one half and spread white layer in bottom of pan. Spread chocolate layer on top. Bake 30 minutes. Cool in pan on wire rack.

FROSTING:

5 tbsp. flour
1 c. milk
1 c. (2 sticks) butter
1 c. sugar
2 tsp. vanilla

In heavy saucepan slowly blend milk and flour. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until paste thickens. Cool thoroughly. Cream butter, sugar and vanilla in small bowl. Gradually add paste and beat at high speed 5 minutes or until creamy. Spread on cooled bars. Garnish with red and green cherries.