COOKIN-FUN DECEMBER 2006 RECIPES

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

 

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan; set aside.

2. Set aside second measure of the cake mix for the filling.

3. For the crust, in a large mixing bowl combine remaining cake mix, butter, and slightly beaten egg.

4. Stir with a fork until crumbly. Turn into prepared pan.

5. With lightly floured hands, press evenly onto the bottom to form a crust. Bake for 12 minutes.

6. Meanwhile, for filling, in a medium bowl combine the second measure of eggs, brown sugar, corn syrup and vanilla.

7. Add the reserved cake mix; stir with a fork just until blended. Some tiny cake clumps will remain.

8. Spread filling evenly over baked crust; sprinkle with pecans.

9. Bake for 25 - 30 minutes or until filling appears set when pan is gently shaken.

10. Cool completely on wire rack.

11. Cut into bars.

12. Cover and chill to store.

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