Ingredients
3/4 cup shortening3/4 cup sugar1/3 cup packed brown sugar1 large egg, room temperature1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon salt3/4 teaspoon baking soda1-1/2 cups miniature semisweet chocolate chips3/4 cup chopped pecansFILLING:2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened3/4 cup sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Preparation
In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, salt and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture until blended. Fold in the chocolate chips and pecans.
Set aside a third of the dough for topping. Press remaining dough into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 8 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Spoon over crust.
Drop teaspoonfuls of reserved dough over filling. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Cover and store in the refrigerator.
