Pecan Pie Bars
Submitted by lahotfoot on January 10, 2006 at 11:44 am

DESCRIPTION
Pecan Pie Bars

SUMMARY
Yield 0 File under Cookies Brownies Bars

INSTRUCTIONS
2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. sugar
1/8 tsp. salt
3/4 c. butter (unsalted)
1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 c. light corn syrup
1/2 c. butter (unsalted)
4 lg. eggs, lightly beaten
2 1/2 c. finely chopped pecans
1 t. vanilla extract

Combine flour, sugar, and salt in large bowl; cut in 3/4 c. butter thoroughly with a pastry blender until mixture resembles very fine crumbs. Press mixture evenly into a greased 13" x 9" pan, using a piece of plastic wrap to press crumb mixture firmly in pan. Bake at 350 degree F. for 17 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned.

Combine brown sugar, corn syrup, and 1/2 c. butter in a sauce pan; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring gently. Remove from heat. Stir one-fourth of hot mixture into beaten eggs; add to remaining hot mixture. Stir in pecans and vanilla. Pour filling over crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 34-35 minutes or until set. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Yield: 16 large bars.