French Coconut Pecan Bars

This is a pillsbury bake-off winner recipe from betty marx brooklyn park, minnesota 38th bake-off contest, 1998

Heat oven to 350f.

Spray 15x10-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.

Place melted butter in large bowl.

Reserve 3 tablespoons of the cake mix.

Set aside.

Add remaining cake mix to butter.

Blend well.

Add egg.

Mix well.

Stir in oats.

Press 2 / 3 of cake mix mixture in bottom of sprayed pan.

Place frosting in medium microwave-safe bowl.

Microwave on high for 1 minute.

Add reserved 3 tablespoons cake mix.

Stir until large lumps disappear.

Drizzle half of frosting mixture over cake mix mixture in pan.

Spread evenly.

Sprinkle with chocolate chips and pecans.

Drizzle with remaining frosting mixture.

Crumble remaining cake mix mixture over frosting mixture.

Bake at 350f for 25 to 30 minutes or until top is golden brown and edges are bubbly.

Cool 1 1 / 2 hours or until completely cooled.

Cut into bars.

High altitude instructions: no change.

butter, french vanilla cake mix, egg, quick-cooking rolled oats, coconut pecan frosting, semi-sweet chocolate chips, pecans