pecan bars

These morsels are a scrumptious alternative to the traditional pecan pie. The ratio of buttery, crumbly crust to gooey middle and nuts is perfect! I may never go back to pecan pie!

Pecan Bars

Ingredients:
3 c. flour
1/2 c. sugar
1 c. butter, softened, + 3 T. butter, melted
1/2 t. salt
4 eggs
1 1/2 c. corn syrup
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 t. vanilla extract
2 1/2 c. pecans, chopped

Directions:

1. In a bowl, blend flour, sugar, butter, and salt until coarse crumbs. Press into a greased jelly roll pan (15x10x1"). Bake @ 350* for 20 minutes.
2. In another bowl, combine eggs, corn syrup, sugar, and vanilla. Stir in pecans. Spread evenly over hot crust. Bake @ 350* for 25 minutes, or until set. Cool on wire rack. Chill at least one hour to set completely. Cut with a serrated knife and dig in!