Cherry Pie Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°; position oven rack in middle of oven; spray the bottom only of a 13x9 inch metal baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
2. 2
   In a bowl, combine cake mix, 6 tablespoons melted butter, and 1 cup of the oats with a wooden spoon until well blended ( mixture will be crumbly); reserve 1 cup of crumb mixture.
3. 3
   Stir the egg into the remaining mixture until blended; press into the bottom of prepared pan.
4. 4
   Pour cherry pie filling over the crust; spread evenly.
5. 5
   In a bowl combine the reserved cake mixture, remaining 1/4 cup oats, remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter, brown sugar, and pecans until blended; sprinkle evenly over cherry pie filling.
6. 6
   Bake 30-35 minutes or until filling is bubbly and topping is golden; transfer to wire rack and cool completely.
7. 7
   Cut into bars.