Pecan Pie Bars

• Crust
• betty crocker sugar cookie mix1 envelope

  (17 1/2 ounce)

• butter or 1/2 cup margarine↗1⁄2 cup

  melted

• egg↗1
• Filling
• packed brown sugar1 cup
• Gold Medal all-purpose flour↗2 tablespoons
• baking powder↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• vanilla↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• eggs↗2
• chopped pecans1 1⁄2 cups

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat oven to 350°F Spray bottom of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.

2. 2

   In large bowl, stir all Crust ingredients until soft dough forms. Press dough in bottom of pan using floured fingers. Bake 20 minutes.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, in medium bowl, stir all Pecan Filling ingredients until well blended. Pour over hot crust.

4. 4

   Bake 15 minutes or until center is set. Cool completely, about 2 hours. For bars, cut into 9 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

5. 5

   High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): In step 4, bake 20 minutes.