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Submitted by: Phyllis Drew from Madison, SD
Originally shared on the web 03/01/2011

18-1/2 oz. pkg. yellow cake mix, divided
1/2 c. butter, melted
1 egg, beaten
1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
1-1/2 c. light corn syrup
3 eggs, beaten
1 t. vanilla extract
1 c. chopped pecans

Set aside 2/3 cup dry cake mix for filling. In a large bowl, combine remaining cake mix, butter and egg; mix well. Press into a greased 13"x9" baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes, until lightly golden; remove and set aside. In a large bowl, combine reserved cake mix, brown sugar, corn syrup, eggs and vanilla. Beat for 2 minutes with an electric mixer on medium speed. Stir in pecans and pour over baked crust. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes at 350 degrees, until almost set. Cool; slice into bars. Makes about 2 dozen.