Pecan Pie Surprise Bars
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
47 mins
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
5 minute prep, dessert bars, pecan bars, pecan pie bars
Ingredients
- 1 pkg. dry yellow cake mix (reserve 2/3 cup cake mix)
- 1/2 cup margarine, melted
- 1 egg
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Filling
- 2/3 cup reserved cake mix
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1 1/2 cups dark corn syrup
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 3 eggs
Instructions
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Grease the bottom and sides of a 9×13 baking pan.
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Reserve 2/3 cup dry cake mix for the filling.
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In a large mixing bowl combine remaining dry cake mix, margarine, and 1 egg. Mix until crumbly.
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Press into greased pan.
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Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes, until light golden brown.
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Meanwhile, prepare your filling.
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In a large mixing bowl combine all of your filling ingredients and beat it on medium speed for 1-2 minutes.
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Pour the filling over the partially baked crust and sprinkle the pecans over the top.
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Return to the oven and cook for an additional 30 minutes until filling is set.
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Cool and then cut into bars.