Pecan Pie Bars

It's getting to be that holiday time of year when it is a challenge for me to find treats and good things to take to potlucks that I can eat.  This is a recipe I found last year and ended up making several times.  http://www.food.com/recipe/pecan-pie-bars-paleo-gluten-free-512670

INGREDIENTS

1 3/4 cups almond flour/meal

1 Tbsp coconut oil

3 eggs, divided

1/2 tsp cornstarch or arrowroot powder

1/4 tsp salt

8 oz pitted dates

1/4 cup maple syrup

1/2 tsp vanilla

1 cup pecans, chopped

COOKING INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  

Combine almond flour, 1 egg, oil, arrowrooot powder, and salt in a bowl.  Use a mixer to blend - dough will be very stiff.  Press by hand into greased 9"x9" or 13"x9" pan (I sometimes use the larger pan because it makes then thinner).  Bake 17 minutes.  Remove from oven to cool.

Blend dates in food processor on high about 1 minute, until paste-like. Add 2 eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla.  Process until smooth.

Pour date mixture over warm crust and sprinkle pecans evenly over top, pressing in slightly.

Bake 30-35 additional minutes.  Cool before serving.