Carmel Pecan Bars

Carmel Pecan Bars

1 cup butter, cubed

2 1/4 cups backed brown sugar

2 eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

2 cups chopped pecans

Confectioners' sugar, optional

In a large sauce pan, heat butter and brown sugar over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. In a small mixing bowl, beat the eggs, vanilla and butter mixture. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to the butter mixture and mix well. Stir in pecans.

Spread into greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2 in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees fro 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs and edges are crisp. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar if desired. Cut into bars.

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