Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 375F (190C). Grease a 9 x 13-inch (23 cm x 33 cm) pan with shortening. Place foil on countertop for cooling cookies.

2. Combine shortening, brown sugar, milk and vanilla in large bowl. Beat at medium speed of electric mixer until well blended. Beat egg into creamed mixture.

3. Combine flour, salt and baking soda. Mix into creamed mixture just until blended. Stir in chocolate chips and pecans.

4. Spread into prepared pan using long metal spatula.

5. Bake at 375F (190C) for 20 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 325F (160C). Bake for 5 additional minutes. DO NOT OVERBAKE. Cool 2 minutes in pan. Cut into 16 bars.

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