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Gooey Pecan Pie Bars

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Makes: 20 to 32 servings Yield: 20 to 32 bars Prep: 25 mins
Bake: 45 mins at 350°F

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter or margarine
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup light-colored corn syrup
1/2 cup butter or margarine
4 eggs, lightly beaten
2 1/2 cups finely chopped pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Using a pastry blender, cut in 3/4 cup butter until the mixture resembles fine crumbs. press the mixture evenly into a greased 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for 15 to 18 minutes or until lightly browned; set aside.

2. In a medium saucepan, combine the brown sugar, corn syrup, and 1/2 cup butter. Bring to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.

3. Place the eggs in a medium bowl. Gradually stir about 1/2 cup of the hot mixture into eggs. Return all mixture to saucepan. Stir in pecans and vanilla. Pour nut mixture over baked crust.

4. Bake the bar cookies for 30 to 32 minutes more or until the filling is set. Cool in the pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars to serve.

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Comments (3)

jenkirsch_86 wrote:

These are easy and soooo good! I scattered some semi-sweet chocolate chips on top before baking aaaand even more amazing! Taste just like pecan pie, but easier to portion and serve. Making for Thanksgiving this year!

11/19/2011 10:25:50 PM Report Abuse

anonymous wrote:

These are bars. Norma said she made cookies. It this comment for the Gooey Bars or has there been an error?

11/18/2011 04:55:53 PM Report Abuse

normajwolf wrote:

I made these cookies for my friends and even gave some to people I hardly know. Everyone wants the recipe. It was rated twelve out of ten! They are so easy to make and even more delicious to eat.

4/20/2010 09:39:35 AM Report Abuse