Pecan Pie Bars

1 1/4 cup flour
1/2 cup PLUS 3 T brown sugar,packed and divided
1/2 cup butter
2 eggs
2 T butter, melted
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Combine flour with 3 T brown sugar; cut in 1/2 cup butter until coarse crumbs form. Press into an 11x7 baking pan. Bake at 375 for 20 minutes. While crust is baking, beat eggs in a large bowl and add remaining brown sugar, melted butter, corn syrup and vanilla. Blend in pecans and pour mixture into hot crust. Bake for 15 minutes. Cool and cut into bars. Makes 2 dozen