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Pecan Pie Surprise Bars

Easier than a pie, these Pecan Pie Bars with cake mix are a sweet and chewy dessert recipe that is a staple on the Thanksgiving table.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Pecan Bars with cake mix, Pecan Pie Surprise Bars
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 36 bars
Calories 172kcal
Author Jennifer Osterholt

Ingredients

  • 1 box yellow cake mix reserve 2/3 cup
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup pecans chopped

Filling

  • 2/3 cup reserved cake mix
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 cup dark corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3 eggs

Topping

  • 1 cup pecans chopped

Instructions

  • Grease bottom and sides of a 13 x 9 inch baking pan. Preheat oven to 350°F. Reserve 2/3 cup of dry cake mix for filling.
    1 box yellow cake mix
  • In a large mixing bowl combine remaining dry cake mix, butter and 1 egg.
    1/2 cup butter, 1 egg
  • Fold in 1 cup chopped pecans. Mixture will be tacky.
    1 cup pecans
  • Wet fingers and press into prepared pan. Bake for 15 - 20 minutes.

Filling

  • Using an electric mixer combine all filling ingredients together on medium speed for 1 - 2 minutes. Pour filling over partially baked crust.
    2/3 cup reserved cake mix, 1/2 cup dark brown sugar, 1 1/2 cup dark corn syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 3 eggs, 1 cup pecans
  • Sprinkle with pecans. Bake 30 - 25 minutes until filling is set. Cool and cut into 36 bars.

Nutrition

Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 151mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 109IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg