Chocolate Chip Butterscotch Cookie Bars

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• 2 cups all-purpose flour
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  Source: 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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  Source: 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
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  Source: 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 1 cup salted butter (very soft almost melted)
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  Source: 1 cup salted butter (very soft almost melted)
• 1 each large egg
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  Source: 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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  Source: 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped pecans
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  Source: 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
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  Source: 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

1. Preheat the oven to 325º Fahrenheit. Spray an 8x8 pan with cooking spray. Line the pan with parchment paper if you'd like to remove the bars easily.
2. In a small bowl, combine the flour and baking soda. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, mix together the sugar and melted butter. Add the egg and vanilla. Stir until the mixture is completely combined and even.
4. Add the flour mixture, pecans and chocolate chips.
5. Mix just until combined, being careful not to overmix.
6. Spread this mixture in the prepared 8x8 pan.
7. Bake for 35 minutes until the cookies look done. The center should still be soft, but they should look set.
8. Cut into bars once they are cool.
9. Store in an airtight container at room temperature.