Pecan Pie Bars (2)

2/3 cup sugar
1/2 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 eggs
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted, if desired

Heat oven to 350°. Lightly greased bottom and sides of 13×9 pan.

In large bowl mix crust ingredients, mix well.

Press dough in bottom and 1/2″ up sides of pan. Bake 15-17 minutes or until edges are lightly brown.

Beat brown sugar, corn syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla, salt and eggs with spoon. Stir in pecans.

Pour over crust. Bake 25-30 minutes or until set. Loosen from the edges of pan while warm; cool completely.

Cut into 9 rows by 4 rows for bars. Dip 1 end of each bar into melted chocolate; lay flat to dry.

Makes 36 bars.

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