Pecan Pie Bars
Ingredients
- 1 18.25-ounce package yellow cake mix, divided
- 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup dark corn syrup
- 3/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups chopped pecans (preferably from Louisiana)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat a 13x9x2-inch baking dish with cooking spray; set aside. Measure out 2/3 cup of cake mix; set aside. Place remaining cake mix, melted butter and 1 egg in the bowl of an electric mixer with paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed until smooth. Press mixture into bottom of baking dish and bake until light golden brown, 12-15 minutes. In the same bowl, combine the reserved 2/3 cup cake mix and brown sugar. Beat in dark and light corn syrups and vanilla extract. Add remaining 3 eggs one at a time, beating after each addition until incorporated. Pour over baked crust. Sprinkle pecans evenly on top. Return to oven and bake until set, about 25-30 minutes. Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving. Makes 24 2-inch squares.