BUTTER PECAN PIE SQUARES

Butter Pecan Pie Squares

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter
2 eggs, beaten
2/3 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup light or dark Karo syrup
2 tablespoons flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans

Combine flour and 1/3 cup sugar in bowl. Cut in butter with a pastry blender until it resembles coarse meal. Press into a 9-inch square or round pan. Bake at 375 degrees F for 15 minutes.

Combine eggs, 2/3 cup sugar, Karo syrup, flour, salt, butter and vanilla extract. Beat well. Stir in pecans. Pour filling over crust. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes or until firm.