Pecan Pie Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Combine flour, sugar, and salt in large bowl; cut in 3/4 cup butter thoroughly with a pastry blender until mixture resembles very fine crumbs.
2. 2
   Press mixture evenly into a greased 13 x 9 inch pan, using a piece of plastic wrap to wrap to press crumb mixture firmly in pan.
3. 3
   Bake at 350°
4. 4
   for 17 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
5. 5
   Combine brown sugar, corn syrup and 1/2 cup butter in a saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring gently.
6. 6
   Remove from heat.
7. 7
   Stir one-fourth of hot mixture into beaten eggs;
8. 8
   add to remaining hot mixture.
9. 9
   Stir in pecans and vanilla.
10. 10
    Pour filling over crust.
11. 11
    Bake at 350° for 34 to 35 minutes or until set.
12. 12
    Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
13. 13
    Cut into bars.
14. 14
    Yields:
15. 15
    16 bars.