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German Chocolate Bars Recipe

Indulge in these decadent German Chocolate Bars, a delicious twist on the classic cake! Imagine rich, moist cake studded with chocolate chips and topped with creamy frosting – all in a convenient bar form. This Betty Crocker-inspired recipe is a fantastic alternative to brownies, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth. Chill for 2 hours (not included in cook time). Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 55 mins
Calories 125.4 kcal
Protein 1g
Rating 4.7 (11 Reviews)
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Ingredients for German Chocolate Bars

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How to Make German Chocolate Bars

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour a 13x9x2 inch rectangular baking pan.
  3. In a medium bowl, cut 1 cup (2 sticks) of unsalted butter into 1 box (15.25 oz) of German chocolate cake mix using a pastry blender or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Press half of the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  5. Bake for 10 minutes.
  6. Remove from oven and sprinkle 1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the baked layer.
  7. Drop 1 cup of prepared German chocolate frosting by tablespoonfuls over the chocolate chips.
  8. In a separate bowl, stir 1/3 cup of milk into the remaining cake crumb mixture until just combined.
  9. Drop the batter by teaspoons onto the frosting layer.
  10. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with only a few moist crumbs.
  11. Let cool completely in the pan.
  12. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up.
  13. Cut into 48 bars (8 rows x 6 rows).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

4 g

Sugar

44g

Fat

17g

Carbs

5g

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