Pear-Date Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Combine all filling ingredients except pecans in 1-quart saucepan.
2. 2
   Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 2-3 minutes or until mixture comes to a boil.
3. 3
   Boil 1 minute.
4. 4
   Remove from heat.
5. 5
   Stir in pecans.
6. 6
   Heat oven to 375F.
7. 7
   Combine flour, sugar and baking powder in large bowl; cut in butter with pastry blender or fork until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
8. 8
   Stir in egg.
9. 9
   Reserve 3/4 cup crumb mixture.
10. 10
    Press remaining crumb mixture on bottom of ungreased 8-inch square baking pan.
11. 11
    Spread filling to within 1/4 inch of edge.
12. 12
    Crumble reserved crumb mixture over filling.
13. 13
    Bake 28-32 minutes or until golden brown.
14. 14
    Cool completely.
15. 15
    Combine all drizzle ingredients in bowl; mix well.
16. 16
    Drizzle over bars.
17. 17
    Cut into bars.