Pecan Pie Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. flour
1 c. butter (2 sticks) plus 3 Tbsp. butter, melted
2 c. sugar, divided
1/2 tsp. salt
4 eggs
1 1/2 c. Karo syrup
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. pecans, coarsely chopped

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Spray 15 x 10 x 1 inch baking pan with no-stick cooking spray.
In a large bowl, with a mixer at medium speed, beat flour, 1 cup butter (cut into pieces), 1/2 cup of sugar and salt until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Press firmly into pan and bake 20-23 minutes or until golden brown.