Gooey Chocolate Walnut Bars With Shortbread Crust

Description: These bars are soooo good! For a flakey textured crust prepare in a processor. Yield is only estimated.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2/3 cup cold butter, no subsitutes (cut into small pieces)
• 1 pinch salt
• 3 large eggs
• 3/4 cup light corn syrup
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 (12 ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 1/2 cups coarsley chopped walnuts

Steps:

1. Set oven to 350 degrees.
2. Butter a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
3. For the crust; in a processer mix the flour, sugar and salt until combined (about 4-5 seconds).
4. Add in the butter and process until crumbly.
5. Press into bottom of the baking dish.
6. Bake for about 15 minutes, or until lightly browned.
7. For the filling; in a large mixing bowl whisk the eggs, corn syrup, sugar, melted butter and vanilla until well combined.
8. Mix in the chocolate chips and nuts.
9. Pour over the crust.
10. Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until set.