Decadent Caramel Chocolate Delight Bars 🍫🍮

German Chocolate Bars Recipe

Description:

These German Chocolate Bars are an absolute delight, perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth craving a heavenly blend of caramel and chocolate flavors. Unlike your typical brownie or bar cookie, these treats offer a unique twist that will have your taste buds dancing with joy. Prepare to indulge in layers of gooey caramel, rich chocolate, and crunchy nuts, all wrapped up in a decadent bar cookie. Whether you’re serving them at a party or enjoying them as a special treat, these bars are guaranteed to be a hit every time!

Quick Overview:

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 24 minutes
• Total Time: 44 minutes
• Yield: 1 13×9 pan

Ingredients:

• 1 bag of caramels
• 1/2 cup + 1/3 cup evaporated milk, divided
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 box German Chocolate cake mix
• 1 cup nuts, chopped
• 12 ounces (2 cups) chocolate chips, divided

Instructions:

1. Prepare Caramel Mixture:

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   • Unwrap the bag of caramels.
   • Over a double boiler, melt the caramels with 1/2 cup of evaporated milk until smooth and creamy. Set aside.

2. Preheat Oven:

   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

3. Mix Cookie Dough:

   • In a large bowl, combine the German Chocolate cake mix, butter, 1/3 cup of evaporated milk, chopped nuts, and half of the chocolate chips (1 cup).
   • Mix the ingredients by hand until the mixture holds together and forms a dough-like consistency.

4. Layer the Cookie Bars:

   • Press half of the cookie dough mixture into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking pan, forming an even layer.
   • Bake the bottom layer for 6 minutes to set slightly.

5. Add Chocolate Chips:

   • Remove the pan from the oven and sprinkle the remaining chocolate chips (1 cup) evenly over the partially baked mixture.

6. Spread Caramel Mixture:

   • Drizzle or spread the melted caramel mixture evenly over the chocolate chips, covering the entire surface.

7. Top with Remaining Dough:

   • Crumble the remaining half of the cookie dough mixture evenly over the caramel layer, creating a textured topping.

8. Bake Until Golden:

   • Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 15 to 18 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the edges are set.

9. Cool and Serve:

   • Allow the German Chocolate Bars to cool completely in the pan. For faster cooling, you can transfer the pan to the refrigerator.
   • Once cooled, cut into squares or bars and serve. Enjoy the delightful combination of caramel, chocolate, and nuts in every bite!

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

• Calories: 7564.7
• Fat: 408.5g
  • Saturated Fat: 193.6g
• Cholesterol: 454.7mg
• Sodium: 6501.9mg
• Carbohydrates: 996.3g
  • Fiber: 50.8g
  • Sugar: 711.7g
• Protein: 93g

Recipe Notes:

• These German Chocolate Bars are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
• Feel free to customize the recipe by adding your favorite nuts or additional mix-ins for extra flavor and texture.
• Serve these bars as a delightful dessert or enjoy them as a sweet snack any time of day!