Mixed Nut Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
2. 2
   Line a 9-inch-square baking pan with enough foil to overhang all sides by 2 inches; coat with cooking spray.
3. 3
   Prepare crust mix according to package directions for 2-crust pie.
4. 4
   On lightly floured surface roll out dough into 12-inch square. Fit into pan. Bake 10 minutes or until just golden.
5. 5
   Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees.
6. 6
   Meanwhile, combine sugar, syrup, eggs, flour, vanilla and salt; stir in nuts. Pour into crust. Bake 30 minutes or until set. Cool on rack 10 minutes. Use foil to lift bars from pan. Cool completely on rack.
7. 7
   Refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours.
8. 8
   If desired, melt frosting in glass measuring cup in microwave on High (100%) power in 10-second intervals until pourable; drizzle over bars.
9. 9
   Cut into squares.