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.

Donishan Donishan
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These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still very good. I would make them again, but I would use less sugar next time.


Rahul Dhawal
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I loved the way these bars turned out! They were so easy to make and they tasted amazing. I will definitely be making these again soon.


Hulisia Leonard
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These bars were delicious! The filling was rich and chocolatey, and the crust was flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making these again.


Fredrick Sibwoga Kombo
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These bars were so easy to make and they turned out great! I loved the combination of chocolate and pecans. I will definitely be making these again.


Md Shohanislam
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These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still very good. I would make them again, but I would use less sugar next time.


Shauna Delaney
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I loved the way these bars turned out! They were so easy to make and they tasted amazing. I will definitely be making these again soon.


Augustus Moore
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These bars were delicious! The filling was rich and chocolatey, and the crust was flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making these again.


Akram Yousuf
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These bars were a little dry for my liking. I think I would add more butter or oil to the crust next time.


Raymond Torres
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A bit too sweet for my taste, but overall a good recipe.


Waqar Baloch
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These bars were so easy to make and they turned out great! I loved the combination of pecans and chocolate. I will definitely be making these again.


Hannah Newey
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I made these bars for my family and they loved them! The filling was gooey and sweet, and the crust was perfectly crispy. They were a great way to end a special meal.


Ariel Vigdor
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These bars were a hit at my holiday party! Everyone raved about how delicious they were. They're the perfect combination of sweet and nutty, and the crust is flaky and buttery. I'll definitely be making these again soon.