A buttery pecan dessert bar with chocolate chips in every bite.

Butter Pecan Squares

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 (11.5-ounce) package milk or white, semisweet chocolate chips - divided use
3/4 cup chopped pecans - divided use

1. Heat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease 8 or 9-inch square baking pan.
2. Beat butter, brown sugar, egg and vanilla in medium bowl until fluffy; stir in flour.
3. Stir in 1 cup milk chocolate chips and 1/2 cup pecans. Spread batter evenly into prepared pan.
4. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned.
5. Remove from oven. Immediately sprinkle remaining 1 cup chips over surface. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes or until chips soften; spread evenly. Immediately sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup pecans over top; press gently onto chocolate. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cut into squares.

Makes about 16 squares.