MAPLE PECAN SQUARES

Base:

1 C flour

¼ C brown sugar

½ C butter

Topping:

2/3 C brown sugar

1 C maple syrup

2 eggs, beaten

¼ C butter, softened

1 tsp. vanilla

2 tbsp. flour

2/3 C pecan halves

Base: combine the flour, brown sugar & butter and mix together. Press into a greased 8" pan and bake at 350°F for 5 minutes.

Topping: combine the brown sugar and maple syrup in a saucepan and simmer over a low heat for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Stir in the eggs, butter, vanilla and flour & mix well. Add the pecan halves. Spread over the base and bake at 350°F for 30 minutes.