Pecan Bars

Ingredients for Crust:

• 2-1/2 cups flour
• 1 cup cold butter or margarine, cut in small chunks
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Filling:

• 4 eggs
• 1-1/2 cups light corn syrup
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 3 Tablespoons melted butter or margarine
• 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla
• 2-1/2 cup chopped pecans

Mix crust ingredients until crumbly, using pastry blender or fingers. Press firmly into 10 x 15-inch pan. Bake in 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.

Beat all filling ingredients except pecans until well blended. Stir in pecans. Pour over hot crust. Bake 25 minutes or until firm around edges. Cut when cool.

Makes: 48 bars.