Pecan Pie Bars

Pecan Pie Bars
Source: Nestle® Toll House®

Makes about 3 dozen bars


For the Crust:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened

1/4 cup packed brown sugar


For the Filling:

3 large eggs

3/4 cup corn syrup

3/4 cup granulated sugar

2 tablespoons butter, melted

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 3/4 cups (11.5-ounce package) Nestle Toll House Semisweet Chocolate Chunks

1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecans



Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 13 x 9-inch baking pan.


FOR THE CRUST:
Beat flour, butter and brown sugar in small mixer bowl until crumbly. Press into prepared baking pan. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.


FOR THE FILLING:
Beat eggs, corn syrup, granulated sugar, butter and vanilla extract in medium bowl with a wire whisk. Stir in chunks and nuts. Pour evenly over baked crust. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until set. Cool in pan on wire rack.