Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
• In a mixing bowl, combine flour and granulated sugar. Add softened butter and mix until mixture forms coarse crumbs.
• Press the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
• While the crust bakes, whisk together brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt in another bowl.
• If using, fold chopped nuts into the filling mixture.
• Pour the filling evenly over the hot crust once removed from the oven.
• Return pan to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, until the filling is set and bubbling.
• Remove from oven and cool completely on a wire rack.
• Lift parchment paper to remove squares from the pan, cut into 12 pieces, and serve.