Chocolate-Covered Pecan Fingers

Directions

Mix powdered sugar, shortening and margarine in large bowl thoroughly.

Stir in 1½ cups flour and ½ teaspoon salt.

Press mixture firmly in rectangular dish, 11 X 7 X 1½ inches.

Microwave uncovered on high 4 to 6 minutes, rotating dish ¼ turn after 2 minutes, until no longer doughy.

Mix remaining ingredients; spread over hot layer.

Microwave uncovered 6 minutes, rotating dish ¼ turn after 3 minutes.

Immediately sprinkle warm bars with chocolate chips.

Microwave uncovered about 1 minute or until chocolate is melted; spread over bars.

Cool completely.

Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Cut into about 3 X 1-inch bars.