Pecan Pie Bars

Crust Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Pulse flour and next three ingredients in a food processor 8-10 times or until thoroughly combined pecans are finely chopped.
3. Add butter.
4. Pulse 8 or 9 times or until mixture resembles coarse meal.
5. Line bottom and sides of 13×9 inch pan with aluminum foil; allowing 2 to 3 inches to extend over sides.
6. Lightly grease foil with cooking spray.
7. Press mixture onto bottom of prepared pan.
8. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned.

Filling Directions:

1. Bring syrup and next 4 ingredients to a boil in a large saucepan over medium heat; stirring constantly until butter melts and mixture is smooth; boil stirring constantly for 1 minute.
2. Remove from heat.
3. Stir in vanilla and pecans.
4. Pour hot filling over cooled crust.
5. Bake at 350 degrees F for 14-16 minutes or until fillilng bubbles in center.
6. Cool bars completely in pan and chill for 1 hour before cutting.