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.

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A foodie 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!

A foodie 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!

A foodie 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.

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