Pumpkin Pie Bars

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350; position oven rack in the middle of oven; spray a 13 x 9 inch baking pan with cooking spray.

2. 2

   Reserve 1/2 cup cake mix.

3. 3

   In a big bowl, add the remaining cake mix, oil, and 1 egg; blend 1-2 minutes with an electric mixer on low speed until well blended and crumbly; stir in the pecans.

4. 4

   Press mixture into bottom of prepared pan.

5. 5

   Add condensed milk, pumpkin, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, 3 eggs, and 1/2 cup reserved cake mix in the same large bowl (no need to clean).

6. 6

   Blend 1-2 minutes with electric mixer set on medium speed until well blended.

7. 7

   Pour over crust.

8. 8

   Bake 40-45 minutes or until filling is just set; transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.

9. 9

   Cut into bars and serve.

No additional tips available.