Chocolate Chip Cake Bars

1 pkg. yellow cake mix
2 eggs
1/4 c. packed brown sugar
1/4 c. butter
1/4 c. water
2 c. (12 oz.) semi sweet chocolate chips, divided
1/2 c. chopped pecans or walnuts
1 T. shortening

In a mixing bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips and nuts. Spread in a greased 9 x 13 baking pan. Bake at 375 for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Melt shortening with the remaining chocolate chips; drizzle over the top. Cut into bars.
Yield: 3 1/2 dozen


by JoAnn G.