Pecan Caramel Bars

Ingredients:

2/3 cup margarine

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

28 caramels

1/4 cup margarine

1/4 cup water

2 eggs, beaten

1/4 cup granulated sugar

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup chopped pecans

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a medium bowl, beat margarine and 1/2 cup brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add flour; mix well. Press onto bottom of 13" x 9" baking dish. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes.

In a medium bowl, combine eggs, sugar, vanilla and salt. In a medium saucepan, melt caramels with 1/4 cup margarine and water over low heat, stirring until smooth.

Gradually add caramel to egg mixture and mix well. Stir in pecans. Pour over crust; continue baking for 15 minutes. Cool; cut into bars.