• 1/2 cup (1 stick) (125 mL) butter or margarine, softened
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) shortening
• 1 cup (250 mL) packed light brown sugar
• 1/2 cup (125 mL) granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon (5 mL) vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon (2 mL) baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon (2 mL) salt
• 2-1/2 cups (625 mL) all-purpose flour
• 1-1/3 cups (325 mL) HERSHEY'S KISSABLES Brand Chocolate Candies
• 1 cup (250 mL) chopped pecans (optional)

1. Beat butter and shortening until blended. Add brown sugar and granulated sugar; beat well. Add eggs, vanilla, baking soda and salt; beat thoroughly. Gradually beat in flour (if dough becomes too stiff to use mixer, stir in remaining flour with spoon). Stir in candies and pecans, if desired. Press dough into ungreased 15-1/2x10-1/2x1-inch jelly-roll pan.
2. Heat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until top is golden. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cut into bars. About 3 dozen bars.

Bake Time: 15 to 20 minutes
Yield: About 3 dozen bars.