Pecan Cheesecake Bars

I found this recipe in a Simply Southern Magazine.

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Serves: 24
• Yields: 2 dozen

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1⁄2 cups  firmly packed light brown sugar, divided
• 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
• 2  cups  finely chopped pecans, divided
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 2  teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1⁄2 cup light corn syrup
• 1⁄3 cup butter, melted
• 3  large eggs, lightly beaten

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. In a medium bowl, combine flour and 3/4 cup brown sugar. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in 1/2 cup pecans. Press mixture evenly in bottom of a 13x9- inch baking pan; bake for 10 minutes.
3. In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese and sugar; beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Add milk and vanilla, beating until well combined; pour over cooled crust. Bake for 15 minutes; remove from oven, and cool for 10 minutes.
4. In a medium bowl, combine remaining 3/4 cup brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, and eggs. Stir in remaining 1 1/2 cups pecans. Pour brown sugar mixture over cream cheese mixture. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until center is set.