• Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Set it now to give it enough time to reach the right temperature.

Prepare the crust:

• In a large bowl, beat 1 cup softened butter until smooth.
• Gradually add in 2 cups of flour, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mix until crumbly.
• Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
• Bake for 18-20 minutes or until lightly golden. Set aside to cool.

Prepare the filling:

• In another bowl, whisk together 3 large eggs and 1 cup granulated sugar until fully combined.
• Add in 1 cup of light corn syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/4 cup melted butter, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mix well.
• Stir in the 2 cups of pecan halves until evenly distributed.

Assemble and bake:

• Pour the filling over the pre-baked crust.
• Spread it out evenly and make sure pecans are distributed across the surface.
• Return the dish to the oven and bake for an additional 30-35 minutes, or until the filling is set and golden.

Cool and serve:

• Allow the bars to cool completely in the dish before cutting them into squares.
• Enjoy your Black Friday pecan pie bars!