Pecan Pie Bars

Ingredients:  

• 1 box yellow cake mix (reserve 2/3 cup)
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup softened butter or margarine
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 1/4 cup light corn syrup
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 3 eggs, well beaten
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions:

• Reserve 2/3 cup yellow cake mix; with the remainder, mix 1 egg and 1/2 cup softened butter.
• Press into greased 9x13 pan. Bake for 15-20 minutes at 350F (preheated).
• While that is baking, mix 2/3 cup cake mix, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 1/4 cup light corn syrup, 1 tsp. Vanilla, 3 eggs (well beaten), and 1 cup chopped pecans.
• Pour over crust and bake 30-35 minutes.
• Cool and cut into bars.