Maple-Walnut Pie Bars

 

1

roll (18 oz) refrigerated sugar cookies

3

eggs

1/3

cup packed brown sugar

2

tablespoons Gold Medal® all-purpose flour

1 1/3

cups maple-flavored syrup

1 1/2

cups chopped walnuts

Powdered sugar, if desired

• 1 Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark pan). In ungreased 13x9-inch pan, break up cookie dough. With floured fingers, press dough evenly in bottom of pan. Bake 13 to 15 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
• 2 Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat eggs with wire whisk. Stir in brown sugar, flour and syrup until well blended. Stir in walnuts.
• 3 Pour egg mixture evenly over partially baked crust; bake 30 to 35 minutes longer or until filling is set. Cool completely on wire rack, about 1 hour 30 minutes. If desired, sprinkle with powdered sugar. Cut into 6 rows by 6 rows.