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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

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2 Reviews

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

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Dorothy Pritchett, Wills Point, Texas

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Dec. 27, 2023

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

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Pecan Cream Cheese Squares

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Yield:3 dozen

Prep:15 min

Cook:45 min

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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

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Directions

1
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.

2
In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and remaining eggs until smooth. Pour over pecan mixture.
3
Bake at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack; cut into squares. Store in the refrigerator.