Walnut Pie Bars

Walnut Pie Bars Recipe

For the Crust:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar

For the Filling:

• 3 eggs
• 3/4 cup light corn syrup
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups (12 ounce package) semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts

1. Preheat your oven to 350F degrees.
2. Prepare the Crust:
   In a small mixing bowl, beat flour, 1/2 cup butter and brown sugar until crumbly.
3. Press dough into bottom of greased 13x9-inch baking pan.
4. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
5. Prepare the Filling:
   In a large mixing bowl, beat together eggs, corn syrup, granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons butter and vanilla until combined.
6. Stir in chocolate chips and chopped walnuts.
7. Pour filling over hot crust.
8. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until center is set.
9. Cool pan completely on wire rack.
10. Cut bars into desired size and shape.

This recipe makes one 13x9-inch pan of Walnut Pie Bars