Mixed Nut Bars

Ingredients

• 1 (11 ounce) package pie crust mix
• 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 3/4 cup dark corn syrup
• 3 eggs
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 (11 1/2 ounce) can lightly salted roasted mixed nuts
• canned vanilla frosting (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

2. 2

   Line a 9-inch-square baking pan with enough foil to overhang all sides by 2 inches; coat with cooking spray.

3. 3

   Prepare crust mix according to package directions for 2-crust pie.

4. 4

   On lightly floured surface roll out dough into 12-inch square. Fit into pan. Bake 10 minutes or until just golden.

5. 5

   Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees.

6. 6

   Meanwhile, combine sugar, syrup, eggs, flour, vanilla and salt; stir in nuts. Pour into crust. Bake 30 minutes or until set. Cool on rack 10 minutes. Use foil to lift bars from pan. Cool completely on rack.

7. 7

   Refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours.

8. 8

   If desired, melt frosting in glass measuring cup in microwave on High (100%) power in 10-second intervals until pourable; drizzle over bars.

9. 9

   Cut into squares.