Maple Nut Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 375°.
2. 2
   Mix flour and sugar in bowl.
3. 3
   Cut in 1/2 cup butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. 4
   Press into bottom of greased 9-inch square baking pan.
5. 5
   Bake 15 minutes or until lightly brown.
6. 6
   Beat egg, brown sugar, syrup, melted butter and vanilla until well blended.
7. 7
   Stir in nuts.
8. 8
   Spread evenly over warm crust.
9. 9
   Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until topping is firm around edges and slightly soft in center.
10. 10
    Cool; cut.
11. 11
    May be sprinkled with powdered sugar.