On Thu, 16 Apr 2009 19:57:54 -0400, Rusty > wrote:

> How about these? Rusty from Md
>
>
> Pecan Pie Bars
>
> 2/3 cup granulated sugar
> 1/2 cup butter, softened
> 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
> 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
> 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
> 1/2 cup corn syrup
> 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
> 1/4 teaspoon salt
> 3 eggs
> 1 cup coarsely chopped pecans
> Semisweet chocolate chips, melted, if desired
>
>Lightly grease bottom and sides of 13x9" pan with shortening or spray
>with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix granulated sugar, butter and 1
>tsp vanilla. Stir in flour. Press dough in bottom and 1/2" up sides of
>pan. Bake at 350F for 15 to 17 minutes or until edges are light brown.
> Meanwhile, in medium bowl, beat brown sugar, corn syrup, 1 tsp
>vanilla, salt and eggs with spoon. Stir in pecans. Pour over crust.
>Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until set. Loosen edges from sides of pan
>while warm. Cool completely, about 1 hour. For bars, cut into 9 rows
>by 4 rows. Dip 1 end of each bar into melted chocolate; lay flat on
>waxed paper to dry.

Thank you very much, Rusty! The chocolate thing never would have
occurred to me, but it sounds like a nice twist!

Carol

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