Quick Crescent Pecan Pie Bars

1973 Pillsbury Bake-Off winner.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Yields: 24 bars

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) can  refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
• 1⁄2 cup pecans, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup corn syrup
• 1  tablespoon margarine or 1  tablespoon butter, melted
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1  egg, beaten

Directions

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Unroll dough into 2 long rectangles.
3. Place in ungreased 13x9" pan; press over bottom and 1/2" up sides to form crust.
4. Firmly press performations to seal.
5. Bake at 375 degrees for 5 minutes.
6. Meanwhile, in medium bowl combine all filling ingredients. Pour over partially baked crust.
7. Return to oven and bake for an additional 18-22 minutes or until golden brown.
8. Cool completely; cut into bars.