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Gooey Butter Pecan Bars
These Gooey Butter Pecan Bars from deesviral are melt-in-your-mouth delicious with a rich buttery base and caramelized pecan topping. Perfect for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or whenever you need a sweet, nutty treat that’s easy to make and impossible to resist.
Recipe Details
- Author: deesviral
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- Yield: 16 bars
- Category: Dessert / Bars
- Cuisine: American
- Keywords: pecan bars, gooey butter bars, dessert squares, deesviral
Ingredients
- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg until combined. Press mixture evenly into the bottom of the pan to form the crust.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans evenly over the crust layer.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add the remaining 2 eggs, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar. Beat until light and fluffy.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the pecans and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes or until the center is set and edges are golden. The middle will still be slightly gooey – that’s perfect!
- Cool completely before cutting into bars. Serve and enjoy!
Tips & Variations
- Use toasted pecans for deeper flavor.
- Dust with extra powdered sugar before serving for a bakery look.
- Make it festive by adding a touch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the filling.
