Fudgy Pecan Bars

  • Prep 25 min
  • Total 1 hr 50 min
  • Servings 32

Ingredients

  • 1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ 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

Steps

  • 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.

  • If your family prefers, you can substitute cashews for the pecans.
  • Use a tea strainer to lightly sift the powdered sugar over the bars.

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