Pecan Pie Bars

By msweeney

Ingredients

• Filling:
• 2/3 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 t baking powder
• 1 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
• 1/4 c finely chopped pecans
• 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup Betty Crocker™ corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
• Semisweet chocolate chips, melted, if desired

Preparation

Step 1

1
Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with shortening or spray with cooking spray.

2
In large bowl, mix granulated sugar, butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Stir in flour. Press dough in bottom and 1/2 inch up sides of pan. Bake 15 to 17 minutes or until edges are light brown.

3
Meanwhile, in medium bowl, beat brown sugar, corn syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla, the salt and eggs with spoon. Stir in pecans. Pour over crust.

4
Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until set. Loosen edges from sides of pan while warm. Cool completely, about 1 hour. For bars, cut into 9 rows by 4 rows. Dip 1 end of each bar into melted chocolate; lay flat on waxed paper to dry.