Pecan Pie Surprise Bars

Layer 1:

1 box yellow cake mix (reserve 2/3 c.)

1 egg

1/2 c. butter or margarine, melted

Layer 2:

2/3 c. yellow cake mix

1/2 c. brown sugar, packed

1 1/2 c. dark corn syrup

3 eggs

1 tsp. vanilla

1 c. pecans, chopped

Layer 1: Combine cake mix, 1 egg, and melted butter or margarine, and mix until crumbly. Pat into greased 9x13-inch cake pan. Bake for 15 minutes at 350.

Layer 2: Combine brown sugar, corn syrup, vanilla, 3 eggs and the 2/3 cup cake mix. Beat at medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in chopped pecans. Pour over partially baked "crust" layer. Return to oven 30 to 35 minutes. Cool and cut. Makes 30 bars.

Mrs. Al (Mabel) Neuenschwander

Our Swiss Pantry II

First Mennonite Church (Berne, IN)

1987