Pecan Pie Bars (with a Secret Ingredient) - A Zest for Life

Ingredients

• 1 3/4 cups flour ((can use gluten free flour blend))
• 1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter (12 tablespoons) (cold, I use organic)
• 1/3 cup pure cane sugar (I use organic)
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 cup Lyle's Golden Syrup* ((not the same but can use organic dark corn syrup))
• 1 cup coconut palm sugar ( organic (can use light brown sugar))
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (I use organic)
• 2 tablespoons real maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 5 tablespoons flour ((can use gluten free flour blend) )
• 4 large eggs (room temperature, I use pasture raised )
• 2 cups pecans (medium chop)