Best-Ever Southern Pecan Pie Bars

By ccavaletti

Ingredients

• 1 c butter, softened
• 1/2 c sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 c all-purpose flour
• 4 large eggs, beaten
• 1-1/3 c firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 c pecan pieces

Details

Adapted from cookingwithpauladeen.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350º.

In a large bowl, beat butter, sugar and salt at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy.

Gradually add flour, beating well to combine. Press into the bottom of a 13x9-inch baking pan.

Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until crust is lightly golden.

In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, brown sugar, and vanilla until combined. Stir in pecans.

Pour over baked crust.

Bake for 15-20 minutes longer, or until topping is set.

Cool completely in pan. Cut into bars and serve.

From Cooking with Paula Deen, September/October 2009