Pecan Cookie Bars
Pecan Cookie Bars combine a buttery cake crust with a rich, sweet pecan filling, offering a delightful mix of crunch and chewy textures. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or a satisfying dessert, these bars showcase caramel-like sweetness and nutty flavor that appeal to all ages.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Mix the cake mix (reserve 2/3 cup), softened margarine, and 1 egg until the mixture is moist. Press this mixture flat into a 13 x 9-inch pan.
- Bake the crust for 15 to 20 minutes at 350°F until lightly browned.
- In a separate bowl, mix the sugar, remaining eggs, and vanilla together.
- Add the corn syrup and the reserved 2/3 cup of dry cake mix to the sugar mixture, stirring well.
- Gently fold in the chopped pecans.
- Pour this pecan filling over the baked crust.
- Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 30 to 35 minutes at 350°F until the filling is set.
- Allow the bars to cool before cutting into squares and serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
793
kcal
40% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).