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Gooey German Chocolate Bars

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  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Yield: 24 bars
  • Prep Time: 0:20
  • Bake Time: 42 to 49 minutes
  • Chill Time: at least 1 hour

Ingredients

  • 1 box ( layer size) German chocolate cake mix
  • 1/2 cup butter OR margarine, melted
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup Karo® Dark Corn Syrup
  • 1/4 cup butter OR margarine, melted
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1-1/2 cups chopped pecans
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup coconut

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Combine cake mix and 1/2 cup butter in a bowl until well blended. Firmly press evenly into ungreased 13 x 9-inch pan. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until set.
  3. Combine eggs, corn syrup, 1/4 cup butter and vanilla in a large bowl with a wire whisk until blended. Stir in pecans, chips and coconut. Pour over crust.
  4. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until set. Cool on wire rack; then refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Cut into bars; store in refrigerator.
  5. Recipe Tip: If using a glass or ceramic pan, bake at 325°F.
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Gooey German Chocolate Bars

  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Yield: 24 bars
  • Prep Time:  20 minutes
  • Bake Time: 42 to 49 minutes
  • Chill Time: at least 1 hour

Ingredients

  • 1 box ( layer size) German chocolate cake mix
  • 1/2 cup butter OR margarine melted
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup Karo® Dark Corn Syrup
  • 1/4 cup butter OR margarine melted
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1-1/2 cups chopped pecans
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup coconut

Directions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Combine cake mix and 1/2 cup butter in a bowl until well blended. Firmly press evenly into ungreased 13 x 9-inch pan. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until set.
  • Combine eggs, corn syrup, 1/4 cup butter and vanilla in a large bowl with a wire whisk until blended. Stir in pecans, chips and coconut. Pour over crust.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until set. Cool on wire rack; then refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Cut into bars; store in refrigerator.
  • Recipe Tip: If using a glass or ceramic pan, bake at 325°F.