Neiman Marcus Brownies

This is one of my favorite desserts to make, and is yet another one of my mother-in-law’s recipes.  I’m linking up with Shanty Suppers once again AND Show Us Your Life at Kelly's Korner!

Neiman Marcus Brownies:

Ingredients:
Crust:

• 1 box yellow cake mix (make sure you get one without pudding)
• 1/2 C. softened butter
• 1 egg

Topping:

• 1 – 8oz package softened cream cheese
• 1/2 C. softened butter
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 box (approx. 2 cups) powdered sugar
• 1 C. pecans

Directions:
Preheat oven to 300.  Lightly grease & flower a 9x13 pan.  Mix cake mix, 1/2 C. butter & 1 egg.  Press into bottom of pan.  In a separate bowl, mix cream cheese, 1/2 cup softened butter, 2 eggs, vanilla & powdered sugar until smooth.  Pour over cake mixture.  Sprinkle pecans on top.
Bake for 55 minutes (watch closely – it may take a little longer).  Edges should be just turning golden brown.  Cool completely before cutting into bars.  Refrigerate when cut – serve chilled.
 
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