Easy Pecan Pie Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Combine flour, sugar and salt in a large bowl.
2. 2
   Cut in 3/4 cup butter thoroughly with pastry blender until you have fine crumbs.
3. 3
   Press mixture evenly into sprayed or greased 13 x 9 baking pan.
4. 4
   Bake at 350 for 17-20 minutes until lightly browned.
5. 5
   Combine brown sugar, corn syrup and 1/2 cup butter in a sauce pan.
6. 6
   Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring gently.
7. 7
   Remove from heat.
8. 8
   To avoid scrambling the eggs, temper the lightly beaten eggs by stirring in 1/4 heated mixture into eggs gradually.
9. 9
   Once tempered, add egg mixture to sauce pan and stir in pecans and vanilla.
10. 10
    Pour filling over crust and bake at 350 for 25 minutes, or until set.