Chewy Pecan Square

Crust:

1-package (18.25 ounces) yellow cake mix

1-egg

1/3-cup vegetable oil

Filling:

1-cup sugar

4-eggs

1/2-tsp salt

1-cup dark corn syrup

1/4-cup butter or margarine, melted

1-tsp vanilla extract

2-cups chopped pecans

Preheat oven to 350 �F. For crust, combine cake mix, egg, and oil in a medium bowl. Press mixture into bottom of a greased 9x13-inch baking pan. Bake 20 minutes.

For filling, beat sugar, eggs, and salt in a large bowl until well blended. Beat in corn syrup, melted butter, and vanilla. Stir in pecans. Pour over hot crust.

Bake at 350 �F, 30 to 35 minutes or until brown around edges and center is set. Cool completely. Cut into 1 1/2-inch squares. Store in airtight container. Makes about 3 dozen squares.