*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                       Chewy Pecan Cookie Squares

Recipe By     : Donna Weymer Friends of Watertown Library, Ct.
Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Bars

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
    3/4  cup           light brown sugar -- packed
    1/2  cup           mayonaise
  1      tsp           vanilla
  1      can           flour -- mixed with
  1      teaspoon      baking powder
    3/4  cup           pecans -- chopped

In a large bowl mix sugar, mayonaise and vanilla until well blended. Stir in
flour mixture and add 1/2 cup pecans. (dough will be thick and sticky.) Press
into well greased 8 inch square baking pan. Sprinkle with remaining nuts and
press into dough. Bake in 350 degree F oven 15 minutes or until pick inserted
in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on rack. Cookies are soft while hot
but firm when cool. Cut into about 12 squares.

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NOTES : Bethann's Mom