Pecan Pie Bars I

These pecan pie bars are great for the children and adults in any family.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 45 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Calories: 233 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup white sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups white sugar
• 1 cup margarine
• 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 eggs
• 3 tablespoons margarine, melted
• 1 ½ cups light corn syrup
• 2 ½ cups chopped pecans

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 10x15-inch jellyroll pan.

Step 2

In a large bowl, stir together the flour, 1/2 cup sugar, and salt. Cut in 1 cup of margarine until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the prepared pan, and press in firmly.

Step 3

Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven.

Step 4

While the crust is baking, prepare the filling. In a large bowl mix together the eggs, corn syrup, 1 1/2 cups sugar, 3 tablespoons margarine, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in the chopped pecans. Spread the filling evenly over the crust as soon as it comes out of the oven.

Step 5

Bake for 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until set. Allow to cool completely on a wire rack before slicing into bars.