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Sweet Walnut Maple Bars
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes
Ready In: 60 Minutes
Servings: 6
These sound really good, and remind me of a sort of twist on pecan pie.
Ingredients:
1 (18 1/4 ounce) package duncan hines moist deluxe classic yellow cake mix, divided
1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine, melted
1 egg
1 1/3 cups maple syrup
3 eggs
1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/2 teaspoon maple flavoring or 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup walnuts, chopped
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees, and grease a 13x9x2 inch baking pan.
2. For Crust:.
3. Reserve 2/3 cup of the cake mix and set it aside; combine remaining cake mix, melted butter, and egg in a large bowl.
4. Stir until thoroughly blended. (Mixture will be crumbly).
5. Press mixture into prepared pan and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until light golden brown.
6. For Topping:.
7. Combine reserved cake mix, maple syrup, eggs, brown sugar, and maple flavoring in a large bowl.
8. Beat at low speed with electric mixer for 3 minutes, then pour over crust and sprinkle with walnuts.
9. Return pan to oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until filling is set.
10. Cool completely and cut into bars.
11. Store any leftover bars in refrigerator.
By RecipeOfHealth.com