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 ºF. 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 ºF, 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.