Pecan Pie Bars

By
Wilma Weisz, Ft. Wayne, Ind.

Here's your pecan pie and cookie too!

Preparation time
20 minutes
Cooking time
40 minutes
Total time
1 hour
Yield
18 Squares

Ingredients

1 cup flour (and 1 tablespoon) 1⁄2 cup oats (quick-cook) 3⁄4 cup brown sugar 1⁄2 cup butter 3 eggs 3⁄4 cup light corn syrup 1 cup pecans (chopped) 1 teaspoon vanilla 1⁄4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Combine 1 cup flour, oats and 1/4 cup brown sugar. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Bake at 350 degrees for about 12–15 minutes. Beat eggs slightly; add corn syrup, pecans, vanilla, salt, 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1 tablespoon flour; blend well. Pour over the partially baked crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.