NovDec 2021 The Holiday Issue | Page 15

Ooey Gooey Butter Bars

Bar 1 box yellow cake mix 1 stick butter , melted 1 egg 2 teaspoons vanilla ( I always add a little more ) Mix , press into 9 ” x 13 ” greased pan
Topping 8 oz . cream cheese 1 lb . powdered sugar 2 eggs Whip until very thick ( long time ) Pour on top of bottom mixture
“ I got this recipe from a former co-worker about 35 years ago . I loved them when she brought them to work so I was glad she shared the recipe . One year at Christmas , I made them for my family , and they went crazy over them . The name really fits ! The past several years , I had my recipes in storage and ended up finding a recipe online . It just wasn ' t the same . I finally got my recipes out of storage and made them again last year . This recipe is the best ! I used to make one batch and now make four batches every year for my family . I would be disowned if I stopped making them !”
— Sally Reigle , president , Rotary Club of Aggieland
Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes .
Serves 18 to 24
Ingredients :

“ The Best ” Pecan Pie

1 unbaked 9 ” pie crust 1 cup light corn syrup 1 cup sugar 1 / 3 cup unsalted butter 4 eggs , lightly beaten 1 tsp . vanilla 1 / 8 tsp . salt Pecan halves
Directions :
“ Potluck holiday gatherings have long been a staple in our family , and we love traditional food at Thanksgiving . I discovered this recipe when my daughter was young ( she is now 34 ), and we have each made this recipe when we need a go-to slam dunk dessert . It is both beautiful and delicious !"
— Melissa Keeling , Bryan | Vice President Mortgage Lender with First Financial Bank , N . A .
Preheat oven to 325 degrees .
Combine corn syrup , sugar , and butter in medium saucepan over low heat , stirring occasionally until sugar is dissolved . Cool slightly . Add eggs , vanilla , and salt , mixing very well . Pour into pie crust . Place pecan halves on top of filling ( use concentric circles for prettiest presentation and easier slicing ).
Bake for 60 minutes . Remove from oven and let cool . Enjoy ! insitebrazosvalley . com 15 . com 15