Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Leave some paper hanging over the side for easy removal.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk the flour, sugar, and salt. Then, using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 3

Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 20 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from oven and set aside.

Step 4

While the crust is baking, prepare the filling. In a large bowl, mix the brown sugar, flour, and salt. Whisk in the corn syrup, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in the chopped pecans.

Step 5

Pour the filling over the hot crust. Bake for an additional 30-35 minutes, or until the filling is set and the top is a deep golden brown.

Step 6

Let the bars cool in the pan on a wire rack then cut into squares or rectangles. Serve and enjoy!