Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, use a hand electric mixer to combine the cake mix, melted butter and 1 egg. Batter will be stiff; spread into an ungreased 9 x 13 baking dish.

Step 3

Next, spread the chopped pecans over the cake mix layer then gently press them into just a little bit.

Step 4

For the final layer; in a mixing bowl combine the cream cheese, confectioner's sugar and 2 eggs with a hand mixer at medium speed.

Step 5

Next, add the flaked coconut and combine. Pour the creamy coconut mixture over the bottom layers in the baking dish.

Step 6

Bake 45 minutes.

Step 7

Allow the goody bars to cool completely then cover and refrigerate overnight Cut into small squares for serving.