White Chocolate Pecan Bars

Directions

1. 1
   To toast pecans, place them on a baking sheet in a 350° oven for 15 minutes or until lightly browned and fragrant.
2. 2
   Preheat oven to 350°; grease and flour a 13x9 inch baking pan.
3. 3
   In a bowl, combine the flour and salt; set aside.
4. 4
   In another bowl, beat the butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla together until creamy.
5. 5
   Add the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly; stir in pecans.
6. 6
   Spread batter evenly in the prepared pan; bake for 25 minutes.
7. 7
   Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with white chocolate on top.
8. 8
   Let stand 5 minutes and then gently spread the melted chocolate in a thin later over the bars; sprinkle with the pecans.
9. 9
   Let cool to room temperature (the white chocolate should harden) or overnight before cutting and serving.