On Thu, 16 Apr 2009 19:07:41 -0500, Damsel in dis Dress
> wrote:

> 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!


Meet me in the kitchen Carol!!