Southern pecan bars

Southern pecan bars

Ingredients/Components

• eggs - 2 item
• vanilla - 1 tsp
• salt - 1/2 tsp
• flour - 3 Tbsp
• sifted flour
• finely chopped pecans - 1/4 c
• brown sugar, packed - 1/2 c
• double-acting baking powder - 1/2 tsp
• white corn syrup - 1/4 c
• coarsely chopped pecans - 3/4 c
• soft butter or margarine - 1/3 c

How to make southern pecan bars:

Sift 1 1/3 cups flour with baking powder. Cream butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add 1/2 cup brown sugar. Blend in flour mixture; stir in 1/2 cup pecans. Press mixture firmly into greased 12 x 8-inch pan. Bake for 10 minutes at 350°.

Meanwhile, beat eggs until foamy, blend in corn syrup, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 3 tablespoons flour, salt and vanilla. Pour over partially baked crust. Sprinkle with 3/4 cup pecans. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes at 350°. Cool; cut into bars. Store in tightly covered container. Makes 4 dozen bars.

From "Society Editor" of the Sun Sentinel.

Recipe categories: Desserts, Cookie and brownie, 3 steps or less.