Fudgy Pecan Bars

 

1

box Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® devil's food cake mix

1/3

cup butter or margarine, softened

1

teaspoon vanilla

1

egg

1 1/4

cups semisweet chocolate chips

1/4

cup butter or margarine, melted

2

eggs

1

cup chopped pecans

1

tablespoon powdered sugar

• 1 Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with baking spray with flour. Measure 1/2 cup of the cake mix into medium bowl; set aside.
• 2 In large bowl, beat remaining cake mix, 1/3 cup butter, the vanilla and 1 egg with electric mixer on low speed until crumbly. Press dough in pan. Sprinkle with chocolate chips; press into dough.
• 3 Add melted butter and 2 eggs to reserved cake mix. Beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in pecans. Spread mixture over crust.
• 4 Bake 24 to 28 minutes or until center is set. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Sprinkle powdered sugar over top. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 4 rows. Store covered.