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Gooey Caramel Chocolate Bars

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

Recipe by Neva Murray

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated Oct. 13, 2023

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Gooey Caramel Chocolate Bars

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Prep Time 15 min
Cook Time 20 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
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Directions

  1. 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.