Southern Pecan Bars

1 C. sifted flour
1/4 tsp. baking powder

Blend together:

1/4 C. butter
1/3 C. firmly packed brown sugar
Cream well. Add the dry ingredients; mix with electric mixer or spoon until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in 1/4 C. pecans, chopped fine; mix well. Pat firmly into the bottom of a well greased 12 x 8 x 2 inch pan. Bake in a moderate oven (350º) for 10 minutes only.
Pecan topping
Beat 2 eggs till foamy.
Add:
3/4 C. dark corn syrup
1/4 C. firmly packed brown sugar
2 T. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
Mix well. Pour over partially baked crust.
Sprinkle with:
3/4 C. chopped pecans
If desired, arrange 20 pecan halves over top (one for each bar).
Bake in a moderate oven (350') for 25-30 minutes. Let cool in pan; cut into bars. Store in tightly covered container.

Recipe submitted by florentine on 6/16/00

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