Pecan Pie Bars
18 1/4 ounces (1 box) chocolate cake mix
(set aside 1 cup of cake mix from package)
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 egg, slightly beaten
3 eggs
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup dark corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/4 cups coarsely chopped pecans
Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan; set aside. Set aside second measure of the cake mix for the filling. For the crust, in a large mixing bowl combine remaining cake mix, butter, and slightly beaten egg. Stir with a fork until crumbly. Turn into prepared pan. With lightly floured hands, press evenly onto the bottom to form a crust. Bake for 12 minutes. Meanwhile, for filling, in a medium bowl combine the second measure of eggs, brown sugar, corn syrup and vanilla. Add the reserved cake mix; stir with a fork just until blended. Some tiny cake clumps will remain. Spread filling evenly over baked crust; sprinkle with pecans. Bake for 25 - 30 minutes or until filling appears set when pan is gently shaken. Cool completely on wire rack. Cut into bars. Cover and chill to store.
Reviews of Pecan Pie Bars:
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A cookie baker in Des Moines Dec 23, 2007
Would not make this again.
I had high expectations for this recipe and was anxious to try it as part of my annual Christmas baking with a friend. However, it tasted simply like a brownie mix topped with pecans.
Jen in Indianapolis, IN Dec 21, 2007
Would make this again.
These were delicious! My husband loves pecan pie, and I thought what a great alternative for our traditional Christmas cookies. I added two teaspoons of bourbon, and drizzled dark chocolate over the top. My husband loved the bourbon addition!
A cookie baker in clarksdale ms Dec 15, 2007
Would make this again.
I took these to a club lunchen they vanished. We have another lunchen coming up in Feb. The club has asked me to bring more!!
A cookie baker in Puerto Rico/Atlanta Nov 22, 2007
Would make this again.
Make these last nigh and filled a large tin, this morning the cookie tin was half full.. my husband eat them while watching TV.
FYI he does not like sweets :)
Angi W. in Lynn Haven Fl. Dec 5, 2006
Would make this again.
My Husband flipped when he ate this. We love pecan pie and this is something different and easy to make. I also added more pecans than the recipe calls for. I will make this again & again & again...
