Made 12/10/23 for KMA Xmas party. Great! Mixed all pecans into the topping. Might try sprinkline part of the pecans on top after pouring it on the crust top make more visible.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter, or spray with a non stick cooking spray, a 9 x 13 inch baking pan.

With a hand mixer, beat the butter and brown sugar until soft andfluffy (about 2 - 3 minutes). Beat in the vanilla extract and salt. Then beat in the flour, baking soda mixture. Set aside. Mixture should resembles coarse meal (do not over beat). Press the mixture, not too solidly, into the prepared pan and bake for about 10 minutes or until very lightly browned.Remove from oven and place on a wire rack to cool while you make the filling.

Pecan Filling :In a large bowl beat the eggs until foamy. Add the brown sugar, corn syrup, flour, salt, and vanilla extract and whisk until combined. Add 2/3 of the pecans. Pour over the baked crust. Sprinkle remaining pecans over the top. Bake for about 25 - 30 minutes or until firm and nicely browned. Let cool thoroughly in the pan and then cut into squares. To get cleanest cut, refrigerate for an hour or more. Store at room temperature or in the refrigerator.