Good Bars

Prep: 20 min Cook: 35 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

Good Bars are rich, nutty layered treats combining a buttery cake base, crunchy pecans, and a creamy cheese topping. Perfect for dessert or a sweet snack, they appeal to pecan lovers and those craving a sweet, buttery flavor with a satisfying crunch. Great for parties or family gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • 1 Duncan Hines Butter Recipe golden cake mix
  • 3/4 cup melted margarine
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
  • 3/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 1 cup brown sugar

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix the Duncan Hines Butter Recipe golden cake mix with 3/4 cup melted margarine until crumbly.
  3. Press half of the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9x13 inch baking pan.
  4. Sprinkle 3/4 cup chopped pecans evenly over the crust.
  5. In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the brown sugar until smooth.
  6. Spread the cream cheese mixture over the pecans in the pan.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining 3/4 cup chopped pecans over the top.
  8. Sprinkle the remaining cake mixture evenly over the top.
  9. Bake for 35 minutes or until golden brown.
  10. Allow to cool before cutting into bars.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

746 kcal 37% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.1g 8% DV
Total Fat 70.3g 90% DV
Carbs 29g 11% DV
Fiber 2.4g 9% DV
Sugar 26.1g 52% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 279.5mg 12% DV
Potassium 168.3mg 4% DV
Cholesterol 97.5mg 33% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 76.3mcg 8% DV
Vitamin C 0.3mg
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 56.8mg 4% DV
Iron 1.1mg 6% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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