Good And Gooey Bars

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

Sweet, gooey caramel and chocolate bars with a nutty crunch, perfect for satisfying a dessert craving or sharing at gatherings with a rich, comforting flavor.

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Ingredients

  • 14 oz. light caramels
  • 1/3 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 package German chocolate cake mix
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/2 cup soft butter
  • 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
  • 6 oz. chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven and flour and grease a 9 x 13-inch pan.
  2. Combine the light caramels and evaporated milk in a saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth.
  3. Set the caramel mixture aside to cool slightly.
  4. Prepare the cake layer by mixing German chocolate cake mix with softened butter, water, and chopped nuts if using.
  5. Press the cake mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
  6. Spread the caramel mixture over the cake layer.
  7. Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over the caramel layer.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for approximately 20 minutes or until golden.
  9. Allow to cool before cutting into bars.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

793 kcal 40% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9g 18% DV
Total Fat 51.3g 66% DV
Carbs 77.4g 28% DV
Fiber 5.3g 19% DV
Sugar 40.5g 81% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 299.5mg 13% DV
Potassium 451.8mg 10% DV
Cholesterol 105.8mg 35% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 48mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 4.4mg 5% DV
Vitamin D 0.5mcg 2% DV
Calcium 215.5mg 17% DV
Iron 3.7mg 21% DV
Diet fit High-fiber
Contains Milk

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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