THE ULTIMATE COOKIE BAR 
1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 c. butter
1 c. finely chopped pecans
1/4 c. butter
1 (1 oz.) sq. semi-sweet chocolate
3 beaten eggs
1 1/4 c. packed brown sugar
2 tbsp. water
1 tsp. vanilla

In mixing bowl stir together flour, sugar, baking powder, and cinnamon. Cut in the 1/2 cup butter until mix resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in pecans. Press into bottom of ungreased 13x9 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.

Meanwhile, in small pan, combine the 1/4 cup butter and chocolate; heat and stir over low heat until chocolate is melted. In a small mixing bowl combine eggs, brown sugar, water, and vanilla. Stir until mix is well blended.

Pour over crust. Return to oven; bake 20 minutes more or until set. Cool on wire rack. Cut into bars. Makes about 36.

 

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