Pecan Pie Bars

Pecan Pie in a more portable form...love the shortbread bottom! enjoy!

Pecan Pie Bars
Ingredients:

For the crust:

1 1/2 c. flour

1/4 c. sugar

1/4 t. salt

1/2 c. butter, softened

For the Filling:

2 eggs

3/4 c. light corn syrup

3/4 c. sugar

1 1/2 T butter, melted

3/4 t. vanilla

1 1/2 c. chopped pecans

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 8x8 or 9x9 dish

For the crust, stir together the flour, sugar and salt. Cut in the butter until mixture is crumbly. Spread the mixture into the pan, and press firmly. Bake for 20 minutes.

Prepare the filling while the crust is baking. Mix together the eggs, corn syrup, sugar, butter and vanilla until smooth. Stir in the pecans. Spread the filling mixture evenly over the crust when you take the crust out of the oven.

Bake the bars for about 25 minutes, or until set. Cool completely before slicing. Enjoy!