Pecan Bars

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1/3 cup light corn syrup
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (1/2 stick), melted
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon dark rum, optional
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (3/4 stick), cut into small chunks
• 1 cup toasted and roughly chopped pecans
• 1/4 cup light molasses
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup pecans, toasted and roughly chopped
• 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar