Mom gave us many things, and among them was a love of cooking and an entire file cabinet full of recipes. There's one thing that we can do every day to keep her in our hearts. (and in our stomachs) Use her recipes on a regular basis! I know we all make Scotcheroos, and other favorites, but there are SO MANY good ones. I'm going to test some of them, make notes, and share them with you on my blog. And Heidi and Pam are helping! (See the notes to determine who tested the recipe)

Sunday, March 15, 2009

Pecan Pie Surprise Bars


1 package (18 1/2 z) butter or yellow cake mix
1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 egg
1 cup chopped pecans
2/3 cup reserved cake mix
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 1/2 cup dark corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 eggs

Generously grease bottom and sides of 9x13 baking pan.

Reserve 2/3 cup dry cake mix for filling. In lare mixing bowl, combine remaining dry cake mix, butter and one egg. Mix until crumbly. Press into prepared pan. Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes until light golden brown.

Meanwhile, prepare filling. Combine 2/3 cup reserved cake mix, brown sugar, corn syrup, vanilla and 3 eggs. Beat in large mixing bowl for one to two minutes.

Pour filling over partially baked crust; sprinkle with pecans. Return to oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes until filling is set. Cool, cut into bars.
Makes 3 dozen bars.

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