Aquadro Recipedia

Ingredients

Crust

• 2 c all-purpose flour
• 1 c firmly packed dark brown sugar
• 1/2 c unsalted butter, room temperature

Caramel Layer

• 2/3 c unsalted butter, room temperature
• 1/2 c firmly packed dark brown sugar
• 1 c whole pecan halves
• 1 c chocolate chips

Procedure

1. Pre-heat oven to 350
2. Combine crust ingredients; mix at medium speed, scraping sides of bowl often, for 2-3 minutes until particles are fine
3. Pat firmly into un-greased 13 x 9 x 2 pan
4. Sprinkle pecans evenly over unbaked crust
5. Prepare caramel layer (see below); pour evenly over pecans and crust
6. Bake near center of oven at 350° for 18-22 minutes, until entire caramel layer is bubbly and crust is light golden brown
7. Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with chocolate chips
8. Allow chips to melt slightly, then swirl gently for a marbled effect. Do not spread chips, leave some whole
9. Cool completely before serving

Caramel Layer

1. In heavy 1-qt saucepan combine butter and brown sugar
2. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until entire surface of mixture begins to gently boil
3. Boil 30-60 seconds, stirring constantly
4. Pour over crust and proceed as directed above

Notes

• You can use chips of your choosing – milk, dark, semi-sweet
• Add sprinkles or similar decorations after swirling the chocolate if you’d like to add a little holiday color