pecan cream cheese squares

This recipe was submitted for our cookie contest by Joy Menter who visits our Berkley location everyday!   … to drop off our mail and do some occasional shopping if time permits.

1 package (18 oz) yellow cake mix

3 eggs

½ cup softened butter

1 ½ cups chopped pecans

1 8oz package of softened cream cheese

3 2/3 cups confectioner sugar

In a mixing bowl combine cake mix, 1 egg and butter. Press into greased 13×9 baking pan. Press chopped pecans on batter making sure most are pressed in.

In a mixing bowl beat the cream cheese, sugar and remaining eggs until smooth.  Pour over pecan mixture.

Bake at 350’ for 45-55 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire rack; cut into squares. Store in refrigerator.  Makes 3 delicious dozen.