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Caramel Squares

By: Daniel C.  
"Candy or cookie...you decide."

Rating: This weblink has been rated 5 times with an average star rating of 4.4 Read Reviews (4)

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What to Drink?

Wine Port
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 2 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (14 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
  • 3/4 cup shortening
  • 2/3 cup evaporated milk, divided
  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package German chocolate cake mix
  • 1 cup chopped peanuts
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F(175 degrees C). Grease a 9 inch square baking pan.
  2. Mix shortening and cake mix until smooth. Stir in 1/3 cup of the milk and peanuts; mix well. Mixture will be crumbly.
  3. Press half of mixture into baking pan and bake for 8 minutes.
  4. Over low heat, melt caramels and remaining 1/3 cup evaporated milk in the top of a double boiler or in a glass bowl in the microwave. Stir frequently until melted and smooth. Sprinkle chocolate chips over warm dough. Spread the caramel mixture over the chips. Sprinkle the remaining cake mix mixture over the top.
  5. Bake for 18 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until the top is golden. Let cool before cutting into bars.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 272 | Total Fat: 14.1g | Cholesterol: 1mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2003 by SHALOMX 
I have made this recipe many times. I use margarine instead of shortening. On the top when... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2006 by tguy1241 
This recipe is similar to one that was called "Killer Brownies". When I make this recipe, I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2006 by GINAH1 
I usually use butter instead of shortening and pecans instead of peanuts, plus an extra cup of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2008 by 12345 
Very Yummy Recipe!! It was fun making it and even more fun to eat them. I just replace the... MORE

 
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