Southern Pecan Bars

Bottom:

1 c. flour

1/3 c. firmly packed brown sugar

1/4 c. margarine or butter, softened

1/4 c. finely chopped pecans

1/4 tsp. baking powder

Topping:

1/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar

2 T. flour

1/2 tsp. salt

3/4 c. corn syrup

1 tsp. vanilla

2 eggs

3/4 c. chopped pecans

In large bowl, combine first 5 ingredients; mix at low speed until crumbly. Press crumb mixture into greased 9x13-inch pan. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes at 350. Remove from oven. In same bowl, combine all topping ingredients except pecans. Beat at medium speed until well blended. Spread over crust. Sprinkle with pecans. Bake at 350 for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool, cut into bars. Store loosely covered. I also use walnuts instead of pecans. Makes 2 to 3 dozen bars.

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Our Swiss Pantry II

First Mennonite Church (Berne, IN)

1987