Pecan Pie Bars

Thanksgiving is just a few hours away, and I personally think you have to have pecan pie to make the meal complete.  My Grandma Nuckolls makes the best pecan pie, but these bars are pretty tasty, too.

2 C all-purpose flour

1/2 C sugar

1/8 tsp salt

3/4 C butter, cut up

1 C firmly packed brown sugar

1 C light corn syrup

1/2 C butter 

4 large eggs, lightly beaten

2 1/2 C coarsely chopped pecans

1 tsp vanilla extract

Combine flour, sugar, and salt in large bowl; cut in 3/4 C butter thoroughly with a pastry blender until mixture resembles very fine crumbs.  Press mixture evenly into a greased 9x13" pan.  Bake at 350F for 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned.

Combine brown sugar, corn syrup, and 1/2 C butter in a saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring gently.  Remove from heat.  Stir one-fourth of hot mixture into beaten eggs; add to remaining hot mixture.  Stir in pecans and vanilla.  Pour filling over crust.  Bake at 350F for 25-35 minutes or until set.  Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. 

Enjoy!

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