Pecan Pie Cookie Bars

Name: Pecan Pie Cookie Bars
Ingredients: BASE:; 1/2 cup flour (plus 2 T. more for high; altitude); 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed; 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened; 1/8 teaspoon salt; TOPPING:; 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed; 1/2 cup maple syrup; 2 eggs; 2 tablespoons flour; 1/4 cup (1/2 stick + 2 tablespoons); unsalted butter, MELTED; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons bourbon; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1 3/4 cups pecans, coarsely chopped

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Ingredients

BASE:
1/2 cup flour (plus 2 T. more for high
altitude)
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1/8 teaspoon salt
TOPPING:
3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup maple syrup
2 eggs
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 cup (1/2 stick + 2 tablespoons)
unsalted butter, MELTED
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons bourbon
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 3/4 cups pecans, coarsely chopped

Directions

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["Preheat oven to 350 degrees", "Set aside an 8-inch square pan, UNGREASED", "", "BASE: Mix together flour, brown sugar, butter, and salt in a food processor until crumbly and spreadable. With a spatula, spread mixture evenly over pan. Lay plastic wrap over the top and press firmly into place.", "Remove the plastic.", "Bake until lightly browned, about 18 minutes (2-3 minutes longer in high altitude). Watch. Don't overcook.", "", "TOPPING:While the base is baking, combine the above topping ingredients- EXCEPT the", "pecans-in a food processor and turn on until \"just mixed together.\"" Transfer to a bowl.""