Pecan Pie Surprise Bars

• Crust:
• 1 packaged yellow cake mix
• 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
• 1 egg
• Filling:
• 2/3 cup of reserved cake mix
• 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 1/2 cups dark corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup chopped pecans

1. Grease the bottom and sides of a 13 x 9 inch pan. Reserve 2/3 cup of the dry cake mix for the filling.
2. In a large bowl, combine remaining cake mix, butter and 1 egg. Mix until crumbly. Press into pan and bake at 350 degrees for 15 -20 minutes until golden brown.
3. Prepare filling. In a large bowl, combine all filling ingredients, except pecans. Beat with a mixer on medium speed for 1-2 minutes. Pour filling over partially baked crust. Sprinkle with the one cup of pecans. Return to oven for 30-35 minutes until filling is set. Cool and cut into bars.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/pecan-pie-surprise-bars-1213148 (may not work)