Pecan Pie Bar Cookie

By Totlxtc

Ingredients

• Crust:
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1 stick (1/2 cup) salted butter, softened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• Filling:
• 2/3 cup (packed) brown sugar
• 1/2 cup corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
• Drizzle: (optional)
• 4 ounces (1/3 cup) semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted

Preparation

Step 1

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2: Lightly grease a 13x9-inch baking pan; set aside.
Step 3: In a large bowl, mix together sugar, butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
Step 4: Stir in flour, mix well.
Step 5: Press dough into bottom and 1/2-inch up sides of prepared baking pan.
Step 6: Bake 15-17 minutes or until edges are light brown.
Step 7: In a medium bowl, with a spoon beat together brown sugar, corn syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, salt, and eggs.
Step 8: Stir in pecans.
Step 9: Pour over crust. Bake 25-30 minutes or until set. Loosen edges from sides of pan while still warm; cool completely.
Step 10: If desired, melt 4 ounces of chocolate chips with shortening in microwave safe bowl.
Step 11: With tines of fork drizzle chocolate over the top of bars.