Pecan Cream Cheese Squares

Name: Pecan Cream Cheese Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 3 dozen
Ingredients: 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size); 3 eggs; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 2 cups chopped pecans; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 3-2/3 cups confectioners' sugar

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 45 min. + cooling

Yield 3 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

From Wills Point, Texas, field editor Dorothy Pritchett says, "This rich, easy dessert is perfect after a light meal."

Ingredients

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
3 eggs
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups chopped pecans
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3-2/3 cups confectioners' sugar

Directions

In a large bowl, beat the cake mix, 1 egg and butter until blended. Stir in pecans. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan; set aside.
In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and remaining eggs until smooth. Pour over pecan mixture.
Bake at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack; cut into squares. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 204 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 140mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

From Wills Point, Texas, field editor Dorothy Pritchett says, "This rich, easy dessert is perfect after a light meal."

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