These chewy, chocolate bars are great for any special occasion, and always a big hit with everyone. They’re easy to prepare and make a big batch. Everyone will find them simply irresistible.

Ingredients: (Yield: 4 dozen)

• 2⁄3 cup butter, softened
• 1⁄3 cup sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour

For the filling:

• 6 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 1¼ cups light corn syrup
• 1¼ cups sugar
• 4 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1¼ teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2¼ cups chopped pecans

For the glaze:

• 4 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped
• 1¼ teaspoons shortening

Method:

In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in flour. Press into a greased 15-inch x 10-inch x 1-inch baking pan. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.

Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt chocolate with corn syrup over low heat; stir until smooth. Remove from the heat. Stir in the sugar, eggs and vanilla. Add pecans.

Spread evenly over hot crust. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until firm around the edges. Cool on a wire rack.

In a microwave, melt the chocolate and shortening; stir until smooth. Drizzle over bars.