Friday, December 5, 2008

Pecan Pie Bars - Adapted from Betty Crocker


(Sorry about the mostly-eaten picture. I personally ate over half the pan before I realized that I needed to take a picture. VERY tasty!)

Crust
In the bag:

-1 pouch (1lb 1.5oz) sugar cookie mix

From the kitchen:
- ½ cup butter, softened
-1 egg

Filling
In the bag:

-1 cup packed brown sugar
-2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
-1 ½ cup chopped pecans

From the kitchen:
-2 eggs

Directions
1. Heat oven to 350°. Spray bottom of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.

2. In a large bowl, stir all crust ingredients until dough forms. Press dough in bottom of pan using floured fingers. Bake 20 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, stir all filling, ingredients until well blended. Pour over hot crust.

4. Bake 20 minutes or until center is set. Cool completely, about 2 hours. Cut into bars. Store refrigerated.

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