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Chocolate Chip Cake Bars

By: Tammy Haugen

"'Whenever I need a quick dessert for a bake sale or get-together, I rely on this recipe,' informs Tammy Haugen of Mayville, Wisconsin. 'I keep cake mixes on hand, so these chocolate chip-studded treats are a snap to stir up.'"

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Prep Time:
15 Min

Cook Time:
20 Min

Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 42 servings

Ingredients

1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
2 eggs
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/4 cup water
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
1 tablespoon shortening

Directions

In a mixing bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in 1-1/2 cups of chocolate chips and nuts. Spread in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan. Bake at 375 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Melt shortening with the remaining chocolate chips; drizzle over the top. Cut into bars.