Chunky Chocolate Cookie Squares

A simple dessert everyone loves! Switch the nuts to almonds or omit if you don't like them

2 ¼ cups all purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

½ tsp salt

¾ cup butter, softened

1 cup packed brown sugar

2/3 cup golden corn syrup

1 egg

1 tsp vanilla

1 pkg 225 g semi sweet chocolate cut into large chunks

¾ cup chopped pecans, divided

1. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; set aside.
2. In bowl beat butter and brown sugar untl fluffy.  Gradually beat in corn syrup, then egg and vanilla.  Beat in flour mixture until blended.  Stir in half the chocolate chunks and ½ cup pecans.
3. Spread evenly in a greased 15 x 10 x 1 “ baking pan.  Sprinkle with remaining chocolate and pecans.
4. Bake at 350F 30 minutes or until lightly browned.  Cool. Cut in squares and store in air tight container with wax paper between the layers.