Salted Carmel Pecan Pie Bars

Here's a great SIMPLE recipe for an impressive dessert that packs a great "been in the kitchen all day" punch!!

Crust:

1 c flour 

1/2 c soft butter

1/3 c brown sugar

Mix well & press into (oiled) foiled 8x8 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 17-18 min.

In the meantime make filling:

1 egg 

1/3 c brown sugar

1/3 c maple syrup (real or fake)

1 T vanilla 

Pinch of salt

Whisk all together well, fold in pecans then gently pour into hot crust. Smooth out nuts evenly over crust. Bake 16-19 minutes til center is set & not jiggly. Cool completely before cutting in to squares.