Sweet Walnut Maple Bars

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   Preheat oven to 350 degrees, and grease a 13x9x2 inch baking pan.

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   For Crust:.

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   Reserve 2/3 cup of the cake mix and set it aside; combine remaining cake mix, melted butter, and egg in a large bowl.

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   Stir until thoroughly blended.

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   (Mixture will be crumbly).

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   Press mixture into prepared pan and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until light golden brown.

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   For Topping:.

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   Combine reserved cake mix, maple syrup, eggs, brown sugar, and maple flavoring in a large bowl.

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   Beat at low speed with electric mixer for 3 minutes, then pour over crust and sprinkle with walnuts.

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    Return pan to oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until filling is set.

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    Cool completely and cut into bars.

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    Store any leftover bars in refrigerator.

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