Pecan, Caramel And Chocolate Bars

• For the crust:
• 1 1/2 cups chocolate wafer cookie crumbs (about 7 oz) I have also used choc graham crackers. If you use them add 2T of sugar
• 5T butter melted
• 1/2t vanilla
• For the filling:
• 3/4C unsalted butter
• 3/4 C golden brown sugar
• 6T light corn syrup
• 3C pecan pieces - I roast them for @ 7-10' at 350 to give deeper flavor
• 3T whipping cream
• 3T bourbon (optional)
• 3 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips

1. Crust:
2. Blend all ingredients in a processor. Press crumb mixture in bottom of 9x9 glass dish. (I've also used 8x8 - they just come out a little thicker). Cook in oven 10' at 350 degrees. Allow to cool.
3. Oven still at 350. Combine butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and bourbon in heavy medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, stir often. Boil 1 minute. Stir in nuts and cream. Boil until mixture thickens slightly, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat, add chocolate and stir until it is melted and well blended.
4. Pour filling into crust. Bake until filling bubbles all over, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a pie rack and cool. I sometimes sprinkle some course sea salt on top. They set up well if made a day in advance. Otherwise, they can be a little gooey. But still so good!

crust, chocolate wafer cookie crumbs, t, vanilla, butter, golden brown sugar, t, i, t, t, semisweet chocolate chips

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/pecan-caramel-and-chocolate-bars-52544771 (may not work)