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German Chocolate Caramel Bars

German Chocolate Caramel Bars

Sue Lau
Adapted from a recipe by Teresa Hochstetler/Der Dutchman of Walnut Creek Amish Kitchen Cooking
5 from 9 votes
Prep Time 19 minutes
Cook Time 26 minutes
Course Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 36
Calories 198 kcal

Equipment

  • 13x9x3" baking pan

Ingredients
  

  • 15.25 ounce box German Chocolate cake mix
  • 2/3 cup melted butter
  • 3/4 cup chopped pecans
  • 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
  • 8 ounces sweetened condensed milk divided
  • 14 ounces wrapped caramels unwrapped

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Spray a 13x9x3-inch baking pan with baker's release spray.
  • Stir together the cake mix, melted butter, pecans, and 3 ounces of the sweetened condensed milk.
  • Pat out half of the the batter into the baking pan. Using a square of wax paper helps.
  • Bake the dough for 6 minutes and remove from the oven.
  • Sprinkle the chocolate chips and coconut over the base.
  • Unwrap caramels and place in a saucepan with the rest of the condensed milk. Heat and stir until caramel is melted and smooth.
  • Drizzle it over the chocolate and coconut- don't worry if it doesn't cover completely. Don't try spreading it (it will just make a mess).
  • Spoon the rest of the batter on top, dropping by random teaspoonfuls.
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes longer, or until the top is slightly dry.
  • Cool in pan completely and refrigerate for an hour or so once cooled before cutting into squares.

Notes

From the kitchen of palatablepastime.com

Nutrition

Calories: 198kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 168mgPotassium: 132mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 130IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Amish recipes, bar cookies
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