Pecan Pie Surprise Bars Recipe
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Pecan Pie Surprise Bars

By: Glenda 
"Here's your pecan pie and cookie too!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (41)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 3 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups dark corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9 x13 inch baking pan.
  2. Reserve 2/3 cup of the cake mix and set aside. In a large bowl combine the remaining cake mix, melted butter and 1 egg. Mix until crumbly then press mixture into the prepared pan.
  3. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 15 to 20 minutes, until light golden brown.
  4. Combine the reserved 2/3 cup cake mix, brown sugar, corn syrup, vanilla and 3 eggs. Beat at medium speed for 1 to 2 minutes. Pour filling over the baked crust and sprinkle with pecans.
  5. Return to oven and bake for an additional 30 to 35 minutes, until the filling is set. Cool and cut into 36 bars.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 329 | Total Fat: 13.9g | Cholesterol: 61mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by MIHAELA   view full review
Superb recipe !!! My husband's favorite pie is pecan pie, and he is also a "cookie monster"....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2007 by kristinhall70   view full review
This is my husband's Grandma's recipe. She won the Pillsbury Bake Off in 1971 with this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 25, 2007 by EMERALDCITYJEWEL   view full review
This is almost the exact same recipe as the pillsbury bake off winner recipe except that...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2006 by Peach822 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
The only variation I made in the ingredients was to use a full 6 oz bag of pecan pieces, equal...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 3, 2006 by Megan   view full review
These bars were pretty yummy. Why were so many confused? Save out 2/3 CUP of cake mix; not 2/3...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2003 by PAM in OKLA   view full review
Wonderful!!! I didn't have dark corn syrup so I used light and everyone loved it!
The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 10, 2004 by SPECIALK04   view full review
You're not left with 1/3 of the whole box of cake mix if you reserve 2/3 cup. Try it again...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2009 by Sandy   view full review
Excellent! Will make these again. They must set and cool before cutting. After cooling the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on May 11, 2009 by PAIGEWATSON   view full review
The measurements are ALL wrong. The cake batter ratios are completely off. Might be good if...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2011 by cineaste   view full review
Don't forget the whipped cream or ice cream to top this off - then it's not so rich. This...

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