Name: Shortcut Caramel Chocolate Bars
Cook time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter, melted; 1 package yellow cake mix; 2/3 cup (or one small can) evaporated milk; 1/2 cup chopped nuts; 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips; 1/2 cup caramel topping

Shortcut Caramel Chocolate Bars

The combination of chocolate and caramel is simply unbeatable, which is why these Shortcut Caramel Chocolate Bars are some of the best desserts we've tried. Not only are these treats incredibly decadent and delicious, they're also made with a surprising ingredient... cake mix. Who knew you could make dessert bar recipes using this handy shortcut ingredient? Bake these bars next time you're having company and you'll get rave reviews.

Cooking Time35 min

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, melted
1 package yellow cake mix
2/3 cup (or one small can) evaporated milk
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup caramel topping

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Combine the dry cake mix with the nuts in a mixing bowl.
Stir in evaporated milk and melted butter.
Spread half the cake mixture in a greased 9" x 13" pan. Bake 10 minutes.
Remove from oven and sprinkle chocolate chips over hot crust. Drizzle the carmel topping over the chocolate chips.
Drop teaspoonfuls of remaining cake mixture on top of mixture in pan.
Bake 20-25 minutes.
Allow to cool. Loosen sides of pan and cut into bars while still warm.