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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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  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... five stars

  A cookie baker in ontario canada  Nov 27, 2006
Would make this again.
It was easy to make and tastes great, my family loves it. five stars

  Jeannine in West Bend, WI  Nov 26, 2006
Would make this again.
WOW! These bars were a HUGE hit at Thanksgiving this year! I decided to make the bars instead of traditional pecan pie and my guests were glad I did! Try 'em once and you'll be hooked! They are VERY easy to make too! five stars

  A cookie baker in Ottawa, Canada  Dec 19, 2004
Would make this again.
These were absolutely great! I also took the advise of the above reviews and added extra pecans. I two concurrent batches, one with chocolate cake and one with butter pecan cake, but then swapped the fillings. So the one with the chocolate base had butter pecan filling and vice versa - absolutely amazing!!!! five stars

  A cookie baker in Cincinnati OH  Dec 22, 2003
Would make this again.
Another wonderful recipe!! These taste just like a Pecan Pie, and are so easy to make! They are great with a big glass of milk, and were a huge hit in my family. If you love pecans like I do, add an extra cup. They are excellent! five stars

  A cookie baker in Boston  Dec 17, 2003
Would make this again.
This is a wonderful recipe. So easy. We are southerners who have been relocated to the north. These remind me of home! five stars

  A cookie baker in Pflugerville, Texas  Nov 7, 2003
Would make this again.
I was searching for a tasty 'finger' type desert for a high school play intermission when I came across this recipe. I took a suggestion from the reviews and I also used Buter Pecan cake mix instead of chocolate. I also added about 1/2 cup of pecans - Texans love their pecans! They were fantastic!
I'm making it again today for my mother's birthday. This recipe has found a place in my permanent recipe book. I did find my oven was a little 'hot' and plan to cut down on the baking time of the crust. five stars

  A cookie baker in CT  Sep 2, 2003
Would make this again.
I'm a personal chef and caterer. I was looking for an easy alternative to having to make the crust from scratch, as my client requested pecan pie squares for 40 people ( along with several other appetizers, entrees and another dessert). I got rave reviews on all the food, and they especially loved these bars. I used yellow cake mix. five stars

  Janice Vaughn in Texarkana, Texas  Jun 30, 2003
Would make this again.
I tried these yesterday; a friend of mine made them & they are FANTASTIC! five stars

  Jim in Mississauga, Ontario  Dec 24, 2002
Would make this again.
Great recipe. I found a butter pecan cake mix at the store and used that instead of the chocolate. Yum! five stars

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four point eight stars
88% would make this again


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