Pecan Pie Bars

3 cups flour               1 1/2 cups light corn syrup
1/2 cup sugar            1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 tsp. salt              3 tbsp. melted margarine
1 cup margarine        1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
4 eggs                      2 1/2 cups chopped pecans

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Lightly grease a 10x15 inch jelly roll pan.  

In a large bowl stir together flour, 1/2 cup sugar and salt.  Cut in 1 cup of margarine until mix resembles coarse crumbs.  Sprinkle in prepared jelly roll pan evenly and press firmly.  Bake for 20 min.

Meanwhile, mix together the remaining ingredients (except pecans) until smooth.  Add pecans.  Spread filling evenly over hot crust and bake 25 min or until set.  Cut when cooled.

Recipe by Christie Sims