Pecan Pie Bars - flour

Method

• Combine flour, sugar, and salt in large bowl; cut in 3/4 cup butter thoroughly with a pastry blender until mixture resembles very fine crumbs.
• Press mixture evenly into a greased 13 x 9 inch pan, using a piece of plastic wrap to wrap to press crumb mixture firmly in pan.
• Bake at 350°
• for 17 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned.
• Combine brown sugar, corn syrup and 1/2 cup butter in a saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring gently.
• Remove from heat.
• Stir one-fourth of hot mixture into beaten eggs;
• add to remaining hot mixture.
• Stir in pecans and vanilla.
• Pour filling over crust.
• Bake at 350° for 34 to 35 minutes or until set.
• Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
• Cut into bars.
• Yields:
• 16 bars.