Lethal layers

32 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½cupUnsalted butter
½cupDark brown sugar
1cupAll-purpose flour
1cupPecan halves
2Eggs
1cupFirmly packed dark brown sug
1teaspoonVanilla extract
½teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonBaking powder
Additional flour (see direct
1cupChocolate chips

Directions

In a food processor, combine first 3 ingredients with metal blade until crumbly. This can also be done with 2 pastry knives or a pastry cutter. Pat this crust into a buttered 9-by-13-inch pan. Bake at 375~F for 10 minutes. Cool. When crust is cool, spread pecans evenly over surface. Beat eggs with brown sugar until thick. Add vanilla.

Put salt and baking powder in bottom of ¼ cup measure; fill rest of measure with flour. Stir into egg mixture. Bake at 375~F for 20 minutes or until center is baked. Cool, then cut into 32 pieces.