Chocolate Caramel Pecan Bars(Barbara Morkus, Carbondale, Colorado)

In a bowl, beat to blend 1 cup butter, brown sugar, egg yolk and vanilla. Add flour and mix well.

Press mixture evenly over bottom and sides of a buttered 10 x 15-inch pan. Sprinkle nuts over dough. Bake in a 350° oven until crust is golden brown, about 25 minutes.

Pour caramel into crust and spread evenly. Sprinkle with chocolate. When chocolate softens, about 5 minutes, spread smooth.

Let cool.

Cut into 30 squares, then cut each in half diagonally.

If making ahead, cover and chill up to 1 day.

Freeze to store longer.

Makes 60.