Pecan Pie Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp. plus 1/2 c. packed dark brown sugar, divided
1/2 c. butter or margarine, plus 2 Tbsp. melted butter or margarine, divided
2 large eggs, beaten
1/2 c. dark corn syrup
1 c. chopped pecans or walnuts
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt

Preparation

Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
In a medium bowl, mix together flour and 2 teaspoons brown sugar.
With a fork or pastry blender, cut in 1/2 cup butter or margarine until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Pat into ungreased 8-inch square baking dish.
Bake for 15 minutes. In a medium bowl, combine remaining ingredients.
Pour over baked layer and bake 20 to 25 minutes.
Let cool and cut into 2 x 1 1/2-inch bars.