Pumpkin Pie Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350; position oven rack in the middle of oven; spray a 13 x 9 inch baking pan with cooking spray.
2. 2
   Reserve 1/2 cup cake mix.
3. 3
   In a big bowl, add the remaining cake mix, oil, and 1 egg; blend 1-2 minutes with an electric mixer on low speed until well blended and crumbly; stir in the pecans.
4. 4
   Press mixture into bottom of prepared pan.
5. 5
   Add condensed milk, pumpkin, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, 3 eggs, and 1/2 cup reserved cake mix in the same large bowl (no need to clean).
6. 6
   Blend 1-2 minutes with electric mixer set on medium speed until well blended.
7. 7
   Pour over crust.
8. 8
   Bake 40-45 minutes or until filling is just set; transfer to a wire rack and cool completely.
9. 9
   Cut into bars and serve.