Pecan Pie Bars (Southern Living)

• all-purpose flour (Crust Recipe)↗2 cups
• sugar↗1⁄2 cup
• salt↗1⁄8 teaspoon
• butter, cut up↗3⁄4 cup
• firmly packed brown sugar (Topping Recipe)1 cup
• light corn syrup↗1 cup
• butter↗1⁄2 cup
• large eggs, lightly beaten↗4
• finely chopped pecans2 1⁄2 cups
• vanilla extract↗1 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

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

2. 2

   Combine brown sugar, corn syrup, and 1/2 cup butter in a saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring gently.

3. 3

   Remove from heat. Stir one-fourth of hot mixture into beaten eggs; add to remaining hot mixture. Stir in pecans and vanilla.

4. 4

   Pour filling over crust. Bake at 350* for 34 to 35 minutes or until set. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Yields 16 large bars.