Gooey Caramel-Chocolate Bars Recipe

Name: Gooey Caramel-Chocolate Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (18 ounce) boxbetty crocker supermoist fudge cake mix; ½ cup butter or ½ cup margarine, softened; 3 eggs; 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips; 1 (14 ounce) bag caramels, unwrapped; ¼ cup butter or ¼ cup margarine; 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated); ½ cup reserved cake mix; ½ cup quick-cooking oats; 3 tablespoons butter or 3 tablespoons margarine, softened

Servings: persons

1
Heat oven to 350F (or 325F for dark or nonstick pan).
2
Reserve 1/2 cup cake mix for topping.
3
In large bowl, beat remaining cake mix, 1/2 cup butter and the eggs with electric mixer on medium speed until dough forms.
4
Stir in chocolate chips.
5
Spread in ungreased 13x9-inch pan.
6
Bake 14 to 18 minutes or until set.
7
Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat caramels, 1/4 cup butter and the milk over medium heat about 8 minutes, stirring frequently, until caramels are melted and mixture is smooth.
8
Spread caramel filling evenly over partially baked crust.
9
In small bowl, mix reserved 1/2 cup cake mix, the oats and 3 tablespoons butter with fork until crumbly.
10
Sprinkle over caramel filling.
11
Bake 18 to 22 minutes longer or until top is set.
12
Cool completely, about 2 hours.
13
Run knife around sides of pan to loosen bars.
14
For bars, cut into 8 rows by 6 rows.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (18 ounce) boxbetty crocker supermoist fudge cake mix, ½ cup butter or ½ cup margarine, softened, 3 eggs, 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, and more.

Yes, Gooey Caramel-Chocolate Bars falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Gooey Caramel-Chocolate Bars

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Variations & substitutions

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