1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
2 tbsp. plus 1/2 c. dark brown sugar, packed, divided
1/2 c. butter plus 2 tbsp. melted butter, divided
2 lg. eggs, beaten
1/2 c. dark corn syrup
1 c. chopped pecans
1 tsp. vanilla
1/4 tsp. salt

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees.

2. In medium bowl, mix together flour and 2 tablespoons brown sugar. With fork or pastry blender cut in 1/2 cup butter until it resembles coarse crumbs. Pat into ungreased, 8 inch square baking dish.

3. Bake 15 minutes.

4. In medium bowl combine remaining ingredients. Pour over baked layer.

5. Bake 20 to 25 minutes.

6. Let cool; cut into 2 x 1 1/2 inch bars. Makes 20 bars.