PECAN PIE SURPRISE BARS (PILLSBURY BAKE-OFF WINNER)

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This is the 1971 winner of the Pillsbury Bake-Off. It was created by Pearl Hall of Washington. It's described as "delicious as pecan pie" only easier to make and much more portable to eat in bar form.

Provided by DuChick

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h10m

Yield 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350.
  • Grease 13 x 9 inch pan.
  • Reserve 2/3 cup of the dry cake mix for filling.
  • In a large bowl, combine remaining dry cake mix, margarine and 1 egg at low speed until well blended.
  • Press in bottom of greased pan.
  • Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes or until light golden brown.
  • In large bowl, combine reserved 2/3 cup dry cake mix, brown sugar, corn syrup, vanilla and 3 eggs at low speed until moistened.
  • Beat 1 minute at medium speed or until well blended.
  • Pour filling mixture over warm base; sprinkle with pecans.
  • Bake an additional 30-35 minutes or until filling is set.
  • Cool completely.
  • Cut into 36 bars.
  • Store in refrigerator.

Paulina Morales
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I'm interested in trying this recipe.


Sajjad Najmi
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I'm not sure if I'll make these bars again.


claudiu iulian
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I'm going to try making these bars again, but I'm going to make some changes to the recipe.


LUCY HINNEH
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my bars turned out really flat.


Lina Pere
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I would have liked these bars more if they had been more flavorful.


VICTOR EZEKWEM
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These bars were a bit too crumbly for my taste.


Preety Khawaas
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I didn't like the texture of these bars.


Penny Whitaker
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I found these bars to be a bit dry.


Della Cassin
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These bars are a bit too sweet for my taste.


Misael Hernandez
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I'm not a huge fan of pecans, but I still really enjoyed these bars.


Touhidul Biswas
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These bars are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Ayesha Fiaz
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I love the gooey filling in these bars.


King Michael Film
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These bars are a great way to use up leftover pecans.


Vanessa Munoz
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I've made these bars several times and they always turn out perfectly.


Video Tt
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These bars are so easy to make. I love that I can use a pre-made crust.


MS MUSFIK
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I love the combination of flavors in these bars. The pecans and the chocolate are a perfect match.


Muzamil Sayil
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These bars are so rich and decadent. They are perfect for a special occasion.


Jahanara Alam
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I made these for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Eman Nabil
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These are absolutely delicious! They are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I will definitely be making these again and again.