Pecan Cream Cheese Bars!

These pecan bars are sort of like a pecan pie, a cheese cake and a cookie all rolled into one and they are very addicting.  This is my mother's recipe and they never last too long when she makes them.  They are also really easy.  These are perfect for a dessert tray or for gift giving.   This is what you will need:

1 box butter pecan cake mix (Betty Crocker makes one)
1 stick of butter, melted
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp. of vanilla

Mix together and press in a 9"x 13" pan that has been sprayed with cooking spray

1 stick butter, melted
1 8oz. cream cheese, softened
2 eggs, beaten
1 box powdered sugar  (16 oz.)
1 tsp. vanilla

Cream butter and cream cheese together, beat in eggs, vanilla and powdered sugar.  Pour over crust. 

Top with 2 cups chopped pecans.  Place in a preheated 300 degree oven for 1 hour. 



Cool before cutting into squares.