Pecan Pie Bars

CRUST:
2 cups flour, all-purpose
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter or margarine
FILLING:
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 cup light corn syrup
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
4 eggs, slightly beaten
2 1/2 cups pecans, finely chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla

1. In a large mixing bowl stir together flour, granulated sugar and salt.  Using a pastry blender, cut in 3/4 cup of butter till the mixture resembles fine crumbs.  Press the mixture evenly into a greased 13x9x2-inch baking pan (can use glass pan).  Bake in 350 degree oven for 15 to 18 minutes or till lightly browned; set aside.

2. Combine all filling ingredients except pecans.  Mix together until well blended.  Stir in pecans.  Pour over warm crust.

3. Bake the bar cookies for 28 to 32 minutes or until the filling is set.  (Will look and set up like a pecan pie.)  Cool in the pan on a wire rack.  Cut into bars to serve.  Makes 20 to 32 bars.