Lemon Bars

1 c. flour
1/2 c. butter, softened
1/4 c. powdered sugar
1 c. sugar
2 tsp. grated lemon zest
2 T. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
2 eggs

     Heat oven to 350 degrees. Mix flour, butter, and powdered sugar. Press in an ungreased 8x8" pan. Build up 1/2" edges. Bake 20 minutes. Beat remaining ingredients about 3 minutes or until light and fluffy. Pour over hot crust.
     Bake about 25 minutes or until no indentation remains when touched lightly in the center; cool. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired. Cut into 1 1/2" squares.

Chocolate Pecan Pie

4 T. butter
2 squares unsweetened chocolate
3/4 c. dark brown sugar
3/4 c. dark brown corn syrup
1 tsp. vanilla extract
3 large eggs
1 3/4 c. pecan halves
1 pie crust, baked

Melt butter and chocolate squares over low heat, stirring frequently. Cool. In a large bowl, mix the cooled chocolate mixture, brown sugar, corn syrup, vanilla and eggs util blended. Stir in pecans, pour into cooled crust. Bake 45-50 minutes at 350 degrees until edges are set (center will jiggle slightly).

*Can omit chocolate for regular Pecan Pie.