Pecan Pie Bars by Roxanne Gabbard

Pecan Pie Bars

Preheat oven to 350F.  Grease the bottom and sides of a 13"x9" pan.

Crust Ingredients:

2/3 C Sugar

1/2 C Butter, softened

1 tsp Vanilla extract

1 1/2 C All-purpose Flour

Filling Ingredients:

2/3 C Brown Sugar

1/2 C Corn Syrup

1 tsp Vanilla extract

1/4 tsp salt

3 Large Eggs

1 C Pecans, chopped

For the crust:

In a medium bowl, mix sugar, butter and vanilla extract.  Add flour and mix well.  Press dough on bottom and 1/2" up the sides of the pan.  Bake 15 to 17 minutes or until edges are light brown.

For the filling:

In a medium bowl, beat brown sugar, corn syrup, vanilla extract, salt and eggs.  Stir in pecans and pour over baked crust.  

Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until set.