Pecan Pie Bars

When your family and friends want something delicious and easy to grab there’s… Pecan Pie Bars!

 

 Total Time: 65 min. (Prep: 20 min. Bake: 45 min.)

Ingredients

• 6 cups all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups cold butter, cubed

FILLING:

• 8 eggs
• 3 cups sugar
• 3 cups corn syrup
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 5 cups chopped pecans

Preparation

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Press onto the bottom and up the sides of two greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pans. Bake at 350° for 18-22 minutes or until crust edges are beginning to brown and bottom is set.

2. For filling, combine the eggs, sugar, corn syrup, butter and vanilla in a large bowl. Stir in pecans. Pour over crust.

3. Bake 25-30 minutes longer or until edges are firm and center is almost set. Cool on wire racks. Cut into bars. Refrigerate until serving. Yield: 6-8 dozen.

 

 

 

Source: http://www.tasteofhome.com