TEA BARS 
1 c. butter
2 c. sugar
4 eggs
2 c. chopped pecans
3 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 oz. melted chocolate

Cream butter and sugar until fluffy - add eggs and vanilla; beat well. Add flour, salt and nuts. Divide dough in half. Blend chocolate into other half. Make 2 layers - placing white batter into a greased 13 x 9 inch first, then top with chocolate layer. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Cool and frost.

FROSTING:

5 tbsp. flour
1 c. milk
1 c. butter
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla

Blend flour and milk in 2 quart pan. Cook over medium heat until a (very) thick paste. Stir constantly. Cool. Cream butter, sugar, and vanilla. Add the thickened paste. Beat for 5 minutes on high speed. Bars freeze well.

 

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