Pecan Pie Surprise Bars

Here's your pecan pie and cookie too!

• Calories: 329 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
• 3 eggs
• ½ cup butter, melted
• 1 ½ cups dark corn syrup

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9 x13 inch baking pan.

Step 2

Reserve 2/3 cup of the cake mix and set aside. In a large bowl combine the remaining cake mix, melted butter and 1 egg. Mix until crumbly then press mixture into the prepared pan.

Step 3

Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 to 20 minutes, until light golden brown.

Step 4

Combine the reserved 2/3 cup cake mix, brown sugar, corn syrup, vanilla and 3 eggs. Beat at medium speed for 1 to 2 minutes. Pour filling over the baked crust and sprinkle with pecans.

Step 5

Return to oven and bake for an additional 30 to 35 minutes, until the filling is set. Cool and cut into 36 bars.