Pecan Cheesecake Squares

INGREDIENTS

For the shortbread layer

1 1/2 cups

all-purpose flour

3/4 cup

firmly packed light brown sugar

1/2 cup

butter, softened

1/2 cup

finely chopped pecans

For the cheesecake layer

2 8 ounce packages

cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup

sugar

1/2 cup

milk

2 tsp

vanilla extract

For the pecan pie layer

3/4 cup

firmly packed brown sugar

1/2 cup

light corn syrup

1/3 cup

butter, melted and cooled slightly

large eggs, lightly beaten

1/4 tsp

salt

1/2 tsp

vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups

pecans