Pecan Pie Bars

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 c. all-purpose unbleached white flour
  • 1/2 c. butter, softened
  • 1/4 c. brown sugar

Filling

  • 3 eggs
  • 3/4 c. light corn syrup
  • 3/4 c. white sugar
  • 2 Tbls. butter, melted
  • 1 t. vanilla
  • pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chunks
  • 1-1/2 c. coarsely chopped pecans

Instructions

Crust: Mix flour, butter and brown sugar until crumbly. Press into a greased 9 x 13 x 2 inch baking pan.

Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly browned.

While baking, start to make filling, then when crust is done baking, top with filling.

Filling: Beat eggs, corn syrup, sugar, butter and vanilla with a mixer or wire whisk. Stir in chunks and nuts. Pour evenly over baked crust.

Bake at 350 degrees for 25-20 minutes or until set. Cool in pan on wire rack. Cut into bars.

NOTE: Makes 3 dozen