From Paulette Vickery's Recipe Collection

Pecan Pie Bars

cookies

1 1/3 cup flour
1/2 cup plus 2 t brown sugar divided
1 each stick butter
2 each eggs
1/2 cup light corn syrup
3/4 cup nuts chopped
2 tablespoon butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/8 teaspoon salt

In small mixing bowl combine flour and 2 tablespoons brown sugar. blend in 1 stick butter until mixture is crumbly. Press evenly in to bottom of 9 inch square baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees 15 minutes or until just firm. In medium bowl beat eggs, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and corn syrup. Add melted butter and nuts. Add vanilla. and salt, mix well. Pour over crust. Bake 25 minutes.

Yield: 24 servings