Pecan Butter Tart Bars - butter

Method

• Line 9-inch (2.5 L) square metal cake pan with parchment paper; set aside.
• Base: In large bowl, mix flour with brown sugar.
• With pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture is moist and crumbly.
• Press firmly over prepared pan.
• Bake in centre of 350°F (180°C) oven for 10 minutes.
• Sprinkle with pecans and press lightly; bake for 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in bowl, beat butter, sugar and corn syrup until smooth; beat in eggs and vanilla.
• Stir in flour and salt; pour over base.
• Bake until darkened and slightly jiggly when shaken, about 20 minutes.
• Let cool on rack. (Make-ahead: Wrap and store in airtight container for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 weeks.)
• Cut into bars.