3 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 c. + 2 tbsp. sugar
3/4 c. butter, softened
3/4 tsp. salt

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease jelly roll pan (15 x 11 inches). Mix flour, sugar, butter and salt in large bowl until crumbly (mixture will be dry). Press firmly in pan. Bake until light golden brown, about 20 minutes.

FILLING:

4 eggs, slightly beaten
3/4 c. sugar
1 c. light corn syrup
3 tbsp. melted butter
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. chopped pecans

Mix all ingredients except pecans until well blended. Stir in pecans. Pour over baked layer; spread evenly. Bake until filling is set, about 25 minutes; cool. Cut into 1 1/2 inch squares. Makes 70.