Cherry-Pecan Shortbread Bars

1 c All-purpose flour
1/2 c Sugar
1/2 c Margarine or butter, softened
1/4 c Finely chopped pecans
1/3 c Semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 c Cherry preserves

Mix flour, sugar, margarine and pecans until crumbly. Press mixture in bottom of ungreased square dish, 8 x 8 x 2 inches. Microwave uncovered on high 4 to 5 minutes, rotating dish 1/4 turn after 2 minutes, until slightly puffed and set. Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over hot layer; let stand uncovered 3 to 4 minutes or until chips are shiny. Carefully spread to cover; cool about 30 minutes or until chocolate is slightly set. Spread preserves over chocolate. Cut into about 1 3/4 x 1 1/4-inch bars.

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