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German Chocolate Bars Recipe

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"My mom gave me this recipe at Christmas when I wanted to make something different and yummy for gifts," notes Jennifer Sharp of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. "The chewy bars can be cut into larger pieces, but they're very rich," she adds.

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German Chocolate Bars Recipe

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 35 min. + chilling

Yield: 36 Servings

15 35 50

Ingredients

1 package German chocolate cake mix (regular size)
2/3 cup cold butter, cubed
1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1 can (15 ounces) coconut-pecan frosting
1/4 cup milk

Directions

Place cake mix in a large bowl; cut in butter until crumbly. Press 2-1/2 cups into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes; immediately sprinkle with chocolate chips. Drop frosting by tablespoonfuls over the chips.
Stir milk into the remaining crumb mixture; drop by teaspoonfuls over top. Bake 25-30 minutes longer or until bubbly around the edges and top is cracked. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate for 4 hours before cutting. Yield: 4 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 167 calories, 10 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 9 mg cholesterol, 146 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 1 g protein.

Originally published as German Chocolate Bars in Quick Cooking September/October 2003, p12

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Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2012 by damoida

I, too, thought I'd missed something in the recipe, as it was soupy except for the edges. I kept cooking it more, for over an hour, until the top was medium brown. Only then, was it staying together after cooling. However, it was VERY good at that point. I'd make it again, but would cook at least an hour.

Reviewed on Jan. 08, 2012 by Gia8490

They were good but really sweet. I think next time I'm only going to use half the frosting. It was just too much to me.

Reviewed on Dec. 15, 2011 by lucyluey

I have made this recipe before, it's pretty good, but I do change the frosting over for melted caramels mixed with some evaporated milk. I think it's much better.

Reviewed on Jun. 09, 2011 by lindypat

Yummy!!!

Reviewed on Jan. 01, 2011 by nanettec

very rich... VERY YUMMY... had to make 2 batches in one week, since everyone who tasted them wanted some!

Reviewed on Mar. 21, 2010 by ebeth2007

yummy but very RICH. Make sure you grease the pan. Looks just like the picture.

Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2009 by jcurl

this is a very good recipe. I took it to our Christmas department party and it was a hit. Coworkers asked for the recipe. One coworker wonders about the recipe at the top stating 36 servings but if you refrigerate it for 4 hours your yield will be 4 dozen. ???? but hey it is good!!