Best Pecan Pie Surprise Bars Pillsbury Bake Off Winner Recipes

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PECAN PIE SURPRISE BARS



Pecan Pie Surprise Bars image

Enjoy these crunchy bars packed with pecans - a delightful dessert!

Provided by Pillsbury Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h40m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (18.25-oz.) pkg. Pillsbury™ Moist Supreme™ Yellow or Butter Recipe Yellow Cake Mix
1/3 cup margarine or butter, softened
1 egg
Reserved 2/3 cup dry cake mix
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 1/2 cups dark corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 eggs
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 13x9-inch pan. Reserve 2/3 cup of the dry cake mix for filling. In large bowl, combine remaining dry cake mix, margarine and 1 egg; beat at low speed until well blended. Press in bottom of greased pan. Bake at 350°F. for 15 to 20 minutes or until light golden brown.
  • Meanwhile, in large bowl, combine reserved 2/3 cup dry cake mix, brown sugar, corn syrup, vanilla and 3 eggs; beat at low speed until moistened. Beat 1 minute at medium speed or until well blended.
  • Remove pan from oven. Pour filling mixture over warm base. Sprinkle with pecans.
  • Return to oven; bake an additional 30 to 35 minutes or until filling is set. Cool 1 1/2 hours or until completely cooled. Cut into bars. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 140 mg, Sugar 13 g

PECAN PIE SURPRISE BARS (PILLSBURY BAKE-OFF WINNER)



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This is the 1971 winner of the Pillsbury Bake-Off. It was created by Pearl Hall of Washington. It's described as "delicious as pecan pie" only easier to make and much more portable to eat in bar form.

Provided by DuChick

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h10m

Yield 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (18 ounce) package yellow cake mix or 1 (18 ounce) package butter recipe cake mix
1/3 cup margarine or 1/3 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 1/2 cups dark corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 eggs
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350.
  • Grease 13 x 9 inch pan.
  • Reserve 2/3 cup of the dry cake mix for filling.
  • In a large bowl, combine remaining dry cake mix, margarine and 1 egg at low speed until well blended.
  • Press in bottom of greased pan.
  • Bake at 350 for 15-20 minutes or until light golden brown.
  • In large bowl, combine reserved 2/3 cup dry cake mix, brown sugar, corn syrup, vanilla and 3 eggs at low speed until moistened.
  • Beat 1 minute at medium speed or until well blended.
  • Pour filling mixture over warm base; sprinkle with pecans.
  • Bake an additional 30-35 minutes or until filling is set.
  • Cool completely.
  • Cut into 36 bars.
  • Store in refrigerator.

EASY CHEESE BATTER BREAD (A PILLSBURY BAKE-OFF WINNER)



Easy Cheese Batter Bread (A Pillsbury Bake-Off Winner) image

This hearty casserole bread was a prize winner in the 23rd Bake-Off contest in the early 70's. The moist and chewy bread is even better the second day! *Cooking time(passive time) includes time for bread to rise twice.

Provided by DuChick

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 2h20m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 (1/4 ounce) package active dry yeast
3/4 cup milk
1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup butter
3 eggs

Steps:

  • Generously grease 1 1/2 or 2 quart casserole dish or 9x5" loaf pan.
  • Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off.
  • In large bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups flour, cheese, sugar,salt and yeast; blend well.
  • In small saucepan, heat milk and margarine until very warm (120 to 130 degrees F.).
  • Add warm liquid and eggs to flour mixture.
  • Blend at low speed until moistened; beat 3 minutes at medium speed.
  • By hand, stir in remaining 1 cup flour.
  • Cover loosely with plastic wrap and cloth towel.
  • Let rise in warm place (80 to 85 degrees F.) until light and doubled in size, about 45-60 minutes.
  • Stir down dough to remove all air bubbles. Turn into prepared casserole dish.
  • Cover; let rise in warm place until ight and doubled in size, 20-25 minutes.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Uncover dough.
  • Bake 40-45 minutes or until deep golden brown.
  • Remove from casserole dish immediately; cool on wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2796.6, Fat 153.4, SaturatedFat 49, Cholesterol 779.2, Sodium 5565.6, Carbohydrate 261.7, Fiber 9.9, Sugar 11, Protein 89.1

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