Pecan Pie Bars

These bars taste just like pecan pie, but they're so much easier to make. They taste best at room temperature, so be sure to let them cool completely. 

Ingredients

Crust-
4 tablespoons butter
1 cup flour
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon salt
Filling-
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1/4 cup light corn syrup
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 egg whites
1 cup pecans 

Instructions
For the crust:
Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray an 8x8 inch baking pan with cooking spray.
Combine the butter, flour, brown sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Mix until it is well-combined and resembles coarse meal. Press the mixture into the bottom of the baking pan. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
For the filling:
Whisk together the brown sugar, maple syrup, corn syrup, butter, vanilla, salt, and egg whites. Add the pecans and coat evenly in the mixture. Pour the mixture over the warm crust and bake for 20 minutes or until the top is brown and set.
Allow the pan to cool completely before cutting the bars.