Memorial Day Recipes

Pecan Pie Surprise Bars

Pecan Pie Surprise Bars

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Pecan cookies get an upgrade with a pecan crust and a dark, sugary filling.

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg. yellow cake mix (18.25 oz)
  • 1/2 C. melted butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1 C. chopped pecans
  • FILLING:
  • 2/3 C. reserved cake mix
  • 1/2 C. sugar
  • 1-1/2 C. dark Karo syrup
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 3 eggs

Directions

Grease bottom and sides of 13X9 pan. Reserving 2/3 C. dry cake mix in large mixing bowl combine remaining dry cake mix, butter and egg; mix until crumbly. Press in pan. Bake for 15-20 minutes at 350, until light golden brown. Prepare filling: Combine all filling ingredients in large mixer bowl and beating at medium speed, 1-2 minutes. Pour filling over partially baked crust and sprinkle with pecans. Return to oven; bake 30-35 minutes, until filling is set. Cool and cut into bars.

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