Recipe: Pecan Pie Squares (using Apple Newtons)

PECAN PIE SQUARES

2 cups crisp rice cereal
12 Fat-free Apple-filled Newton Cookies
1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 1/4 cups dark corn syrup
3/4 cup refrigerated or frozen fat-free egg product, thawed
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup coarsely chopped pecans

Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray 9-inch square pan with nonstick cooking spray.

Place cereal and cookies in food processor bowl with metal blade; process until crumbs are very fine. Firmly press crumb mixture in bottom of spray-coated pan.

In medium bowl, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, egg product and vanilla; blend well. Stir in pecans. Pour into crust-lined pan.

Bake at 375 degrees F for 30 to 40 minutes or until center is set. Cool completely. Cut into squares.

If desired, serve topped with light whipped topping. Store in refrigerator.

Makes 12 servings.