Ingredients for French Coconut Pecan Bars
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
- French Vanilla Cake Mix
- 1 large egg
- Quick Cooking Rolled Oats
- Coconut Pecan Frosting
- Semi Sweet Chocolate Chips
- ½ cup chopped pecans
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How to Make French Coconut Pecan Bars
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 15x10-inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, melt 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter.
- Add 1 box (15.25 oz) yellow cake mix to the melted butter, reserving 3 tablespoons for later.
- Mix well.
- Beat in 1 large egg until combined.
- Stir in 1 ½ cups rolled oats.
- Press ⅔ of the mixture into the prepared pan.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave 1 cup (8 oz) cream cheese frosting on high for 1 minute.
- Add the reserved 3 tablespoons of cake mix to the frosting and stir until smooth.
- Drizzle half of the frosting over the crust in the pan and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle with ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips and ½ cup chopped pecans.
- Drizzle with the remaining frosting.
- Crumble the remaining cake mixture over the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and edges are bubbly.
- Let cool completely (about 1 ½ hours) before cutting into bars.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
4 g
Sugar
49g
Fat
21g
Carbs
6g