Caramel Pecan Bars

1 cup butter, cubed
2-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 cups chopped pecans
Confectioners' sugar, optional

In a large saucepan, 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.

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Caramel Pecan Bars cont.

Spread into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Bake at
350° for 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.


Yield: 4 dozen.

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