Pecan Pie Surprise Bars

Name: Pecan Pie Surprise Bars
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

The Daily Meal Staff|Feb. 16, 2018 3:48 pm EST

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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

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

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 13x9-inch pan. Reserve 2/3 cup of the dry cake mix for filling.
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.
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.
Remove pan from oven. Pour filling mixture over warm base. Sprinkle with pecans.
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.