Pecan Bars

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/4 cup pecans, toasted
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces and chilled
• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1/3 cup light corn syrup
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 1 tablespoon Bourbon (can substitute 1/2 teaspoon rum extract) or 1 tablespoon dark rum (can substitute 1/2 teaspoon rum extract)
• 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 3/4 cups pecans, toasted and coarsely chopped