Maple Shortbread Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   For crust, combine flour, sugar and salt in a bowl.
3. 3
   Cut butter into slices, and cut in with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture is crumbly.
4. 4
   Press into bottom and half an inch up the sides of a 9- by 13-inch baking pan.
5. 5
   Bake 15 minutes, or until edges begin to brown.
6. 6
   Cool on rack.
7. 7
   For filling, combine all ingredients except pecans, and mix until smooth.
8. 8
   Pour into cooled crust.
9. 9
   Distribute nuts evenly over top.
10. 10
    Bake 30 minutes, or until filling is set.
11. 11
    Cool on a rack before cutting.