Step 1

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

Step 2

Line a 9×13 pan {or a quarters baking sheet} with foil and spray foil with cooking spray.

Step 3

In a large bowl, stir together the flour, brown sugar, and salt.

Step 4

Cut in 1/2 cup butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. {I just use a fork.}

Step 5

Press into prepared pan and bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven.

Step 6

While the crust is baking, prepare the filling.

Step 7

In a large bowl stir together the eggs, corn syrup, white sugar, butter, and vanilla just until combined. Stir in the chopped pecans.

Step 8

Spread the filling evenly over the crust as soon as it comes out of the oven.

Step 9

Bake for 20- 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until set. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing into bars.