Instructions: Part of the mix forms the crust. The rest goes into the gooey, chewy filling.

Lightly grease a 13x9x2-inch pan; set aside. Set aside 1 cup of the cake mix for filling

For crust, in a large mixing bowl combine remaining cake mix, margarine or butter, and slightly beaten egg Stir with a fork till crumbly. Turn into the prepared pan. With lightly floured hands, press evenly onto the bottom to form a crust. Bake in a 350 degree oven for 12 minutes

Meanwhile, for filling, in a medium mixing bowl combine the 3 eggs, brown sugar, corn syrup, and vanilla. Add the 1 cup reserved cake mix; stir with a fork just till blended. (Some tiny cake mix clumps will remain.) Spread filing evenly over baked crust; sprinkle pecans atop. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or till filling appears set when pan is gently shaken. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Cover and chill to store.

Makes 48 bars.

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