Caramel and Chocolate Pecan Bars

Crust:
2 c. SR flour
1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 c. butter, softened
1 c. pecan halves
Caramel layer:
2/3 c. butter
1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
Chocolate layer:
1 c. chocolate chips

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Combine all crust ingredients, except pecans in large bowl. Beat at medium speed until mixture looks crumbly. Press into bottom of 9x13 baking pan. Place pecans on top. Combine caramel layer ingredients in pan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture begins to boil. Continue cooking for 1 minute. Pour over crust layer. Bake for 18-22 minutes or until entire caramel layer is bubbly. Do Not Overbake! Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle chocolate chips on top. Swirl melted chips over bars, Cool completely. Cut into bars. Store covered at room temperature.