Ingredients
Yield: one 8-by-8-inch pan, 9 to 12 very generous squares
Prep Time: 20 mintues
Cook Time: about 30 to 32 minutes
Total Time: about 4+ hours, for cooling and setting up
Crust:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, very soft (1 stick)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon cornstarch
pinch salt, optional and to taste
Filling:
8 ounces roasted salted pecans, halves or pieces okay; about 2 cups (I used Trader Joe's roasted salted halves)
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/3 cup whipping cream or heavy cream
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Preparation
