Pecan Pie Bars

Ingredients

• 1-1/4  cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2  cup powdered sugar
• 1/4  teaspoon salt
• 1/2  cup butter
• 2  eggs, slightly beaten
• 1  cup chopped pecans
• 1/2  cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2  cup light-colored corn syrup
• 2  tablespoons butter, melted
• 1  teaspoon vanilla

Directions

Preheat oven to 350°F. For crust, in a medium bowl combine flour, powdered sugar, and salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in the 1/2 cup butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Pat crumb mixture into an ungreased 11x7x1 1/2-inch baking pan. Bake for 20 minutes or until lightly browned.

Meanwhile, for filling, in a medium bowl stir together eggs, pecans, 1/2 cup brown sugar, the corn syrup, 2 tablespoons melted butter, and vanilla. Pour over the baked crust, spreading evenly.

Bake for 20 minutes more or until the filling is set. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Cover and store in the refrigerator.