Pecan Pie Surprise Bars

Pecan Pie Surprise Bars
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Enjoy these crunchy bars packed with pecans – a delightful dessert! Pearl Hall of Snohomish, Washington, won the Pillsbury Bake-Off with this recipe in 1971.Recipe courtesy of Pillsbury.Every other winning recipe from the Pillsbury Bake-Off.
Servings
36
servings
pecan
Ingredients
  • 1 18.25-ounce package pillsbury moist supreme yellow or butter recipe yellow cake mix
  • 1/3 cup margarine or butter, softened
  • 1 egg
  • reserved 2/3 cup dry cake mix
  • 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 cup dark corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
Directions
  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 13x9-inch pan. Reserve 2/3 cup of the dry cake mix for filling.
  2. In large bowl, combine remaining dry cake mix, margarine and 1 egg; beat at low speed until well blended. Press in bottom of greased pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 to 20 minutes or until light golden brown.
  3. Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine reserved 2/3 cup dry cake mix, brown sugar, corn syrup, vanilla and 3 eggs; beat at low speed until moistened. Beat 1 minute at medium speed or until well blended.
  4. Remove pan from oven. Pour filling mixture over warm base. Sprinkle with pecans.
  5. Return to oven; bake an additional 30 to 35 minutes or until filling is set. Cool 1 1/2 hours or until completely cooled. Cut into bars. Store in refrigerator.
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