PECAN PIE BARS

Today is the perfect day for baking.  It is about 39 degrees out, foggy, gloomy and a light drizzle that just won't quit.  These pecan pie bars will be perfect with a cup of coffee and a movie in front of the TV.

First preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Line a 13 x 9 inch baking pan with tinfoil, overhanging the edge so it can be picked up easily.  I spray this some Pam.

Mix in the food processor 1 1/2 sticks of cold, unsalted butter, 1 1/2 cups of all purpose flour, 2/3 cups of brown sugar (light or dark) it really doesn't matter and 1 teaspoon salt. You will pulse this mixture until it resembles small peas.

Add 2 tablespoons of cold water and pulse 1-2 times.  I turned the mixture into a bowl for easier mixing.  Then I patted it into a 13 x 9 pan.  You can put some flour on your hands to do this.  The dough is a little sticky.  Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

Now to make the filling.

1 stick of unsalted butter soft
1 cup light brown sugar
1/3 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup flour
3 cups coarsely chopped pecans
1 egg

I do this in the stand mixer with the paddle attachment.
Then simply spread on the now baked crust and voila pecan pie bars.  Just bake for 30 to 35 minutes and lift the foil out.  Let it cool, then cut into squares.