Orange Slice Bars

Ingredients

• 1 pound candy orange slices, cut into small pieces
• 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 eggs, slightly beaten
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• Granulated sugar (optional)
  

Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine cut-up orange slices, flour and salt; toss to dredge orange slices with flour.
2. Add brown sugar, vanilla extract, eggs and pecans. Mix well with a spoon.
3. Divide batter between 2 (9-inch) square pans.
4. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 45 minutes.
5. Let cool in pans, then cut into bars.
6. Roll bars in granulated sugar, if desired.