Classic Pecan Pie Bars

Step 1

Heat oven to 350°F.

Step 2

Combine 1 3/4 cups flour, butter, granulated sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt in bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in 1/3 cup pecans.

Step 3

Press crust mixture evenly onto bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch baking pan. Bake 18-22 minutes or until edges are very light golden brown.

Step 4

Meanwhile, combine brown sugar, 1/3 cup flour and 1 teaspoon salt in large bowl; whisk until mixed. Add corn syrup, eggs and vanilla; mix well. Stir in 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans. Spread evenly over hot, partially baked crust.

Step 5

Bake 33-38 minutes or until filling is set, top is deep golden brown and edges are very deep golden brown. Cool completely. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Cut into bars. Store covered and refrigerated.