These Chocolate Chunk Bars are crispy on the outside, chocolaty and gooey in the middle, and just perfect all around.

Even better, they're whole wheat. And nutty with one of my favorite baking nuts, pecans. Oh, and wait. Did I say they were chocolaty?

I got home from work today and I couldn't wait to get my hands on them. There's something about desserts made with wholegrain that make reason fly out of the window, so far as my brain is concerned. Yes, I know they still have sugar in them. And I know they still have some fat. But can I have some more, please?

And with these bars, you can actually have some more without feeling too awful about it (don't overdo it, though-- it is dessert, after all). But isn't chocolate supposed to be good for you? And nuts? Everything in moderation, right?

I am off to enjoy my long weekend now, with a Chocolate Chunk Bar on the side. Happy Fourth of July, all!

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