Can’t Leave Alone Bars
Convenient cake mix hurries along the preparation of these tasty bars. I bring these quick-and-easy treats to church meetings, potlucks and housewarming parties. I often make a double batch so we can enjoy some at home. —Kimberly Biel, Java, South Dakota
Ingredients
- 1 package white cake mix (regular size)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/3 cup canola oil
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup butter, cubed
Reviews
The recipe was wonderful! I have made these for years. The only time I didn't like them is when I used a chocolate cake mix. They weren't as tasty as using a yellow or white cake mix. #1 key to success is using the dry cake mix, then add eggs and oil. You DON'T mix up the cake mix according to the package directions and then add the other stuff to it. Also, I have used store brands with no effect on taste or ease of making them. These are so delicious that is hard to eat only ONE!
Made these for years. Super easy and everyone loves them. Where where they originally featured, anyone know???
I have been making these for years and with rave reviews every time.it does take some effort to spread in the pan but it does fit a 9x13. I have found that you MUST use a name brand high quality sweetened condensed milk for success ,store brands have only produced a messy end product.use a good cake mix too. to those who didn’t like this you must be doing something wrong.
I really just wanted to say hi to Mrs. Biel. I grew up in Selby! Of course that was a long time ago, but I still have a brother (and his wife) who live in Selby. I had a wonderful childhood there, and you'll never know how many times I wish I could turn back the hands of time. My Dad owned a large ranch just south of Selby but we lived in town because of school, etc., and because my grandparents lived to be quite elderly and they lived on the farm until the mid 1970's. It's always great to see recipes submitted by people from that area of the country.
So easy to make so rich to eat thanks for sharing
Everyone who tastes these loves them. I make them with Butterscotch chips and they are so good. Made these for my daughter's boyfriend for Christmas and he said they were the best gift ever, he calls them Leave my bars alone!! Very easy to make too.
Only the chocolate part is tasty. As a family we did not like this. The cake mix part of it overwhelmed the chocolate part.
Easy to make. Wonderful to eat!
I have made this recipe twice and everyone loves it. I saw that some people were having trouble "spreading the dough". I sprayed PAM on a spatula and it spread great! I also put flour on my hands when I was doing the second part. I had nothing but rave reviews on this recipe.
This is a great recipe! I used a French Vanilla cake mix, as I did not have a white mix on hand. I thought the dough was sticky, but patience is always the answer, and a bit of flour on my hands as I pushed it into place.....I think I may add some nuts into the chocolate mixture next time. I made a batch and gave it to the PUD linemen, after they worked into the dark to restore our power last week! I will surely make this recipe again!!!!