Lazy Girl Pecan Pie Bars

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
2. Make the Crust:
   • In a medium bowl, combine the yellow cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg. Mix until everything is well combined and forms a thick dough.
   • Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust layer.
3. Prepare the Pecan Filling:
   • In another bowl, whisk together the corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and well combined.
   • Stir in the chopped pecans.
4. Assemble the Bars:
   • Pour the pecan filling mixture evenly over the crust layer in the baking dish.
5. Bake:
   • Bake the bars in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the filling is set and golden brown on top. The bars should be firm in the center but slightly soft.
   • If the edges start to brown too quickly, you can cover the bars loosely with aluminum foil during the last 10 minutes of baking.
6. Cool and Slice:
   • Once baked, remove the bars from the oven and allow them to cool completely in the baking dish.
   • After they have cooled, slice them into squares or rectangles and serve.

Tips:

• Storage: Store these bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days, or refrigerate them for up to a week.
• Add-ins: If you prefer, you can add chocolate chips, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or even some shredded coconut for a twist on the classic recipe.
• Make-Ahead: These bars are great for making ahead of time for holidays or parties. Just be sure to let them cool completely before storing.

These Lazy Girl Pecan Pie Bars give you all the rich, sweet, and nutty goodness of pecan pie in a fraction of the time. Enjoy!