Gooey Caramel Chocolate Bars

Name: Gooey Caramel Chocolate Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 dozen
Ingredients: 2 cups (12 ounces) chocolate chips; 1 package (14 ounces) caramels; 2/3 cup evaporated milk, divided; 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts; 1 package German chocolate or chocolate cake mix (regular size); 1/2 cup butter, melted

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Bake: 20 min.

Yield 2 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

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Ingredients

2 cups (12 ounces) chocolate chips
1 package (14 ounces) caramels
2/3 cup evaporated milk, divided
1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
1 package German chocolate or chocolate cake mix (regular size)
1/2 cup butter, melted

Directions

In a heavy saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate chips and caramels with 1/3 cup milk. Stir in nuts. Remove from the heat and set aside. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, butter and remaining milk; pat half into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 7-10 minutes. Spread chocolate/caramel mixture over crust; top with reserved cake mixture. Bake 12-15 minutes longer.

There is one word for these bars—scrumptious! I once substituted peanut butter chips for the chocolate chips...they're wonderful that way, too.

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