Chocolate Caramel Nut Bars Recipe
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 1 (14 ounce.) bag Kraft caramels
- 1 (5 1/3 ounce.) can evaporated lowfat milk
- 1 (2-layer) German chocolate cake mix with pudding
- 1/2 c. melted butter
- 1 1/2 c. Planters walnuts, minced
- 1 (6 ounce.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate pcs
Directions
- Heat caramels with 1/3 c. lowfat milk over low heat, stirring till smooth. In another bowl, combine remaining lowfat milk, cake mix and butter; mix well. Press half of the cake mix into the bottom of a greased 13x9 inch baking pan. Bake at 350 degree for 6 min. Sprinkle 1 c. walnuts and chocolate pcs over the crust. Top with caramel mix spreading to edges of pan. Top with tsp. of remaining cake mix. Press gently into caramel mix.
- Sprinkle with remaining walnuts, pressing lightly into top. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 min. Cold slightly; chill. Cut into bars to serve. Makes 2 dozen.
- Variations: Substitute chocolate cake mix for German chocolate cake mix. Substitute Planters peanuts for walnuts.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 87g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 306 | |
| Calories from Fat 173 | 57% |
| Total Fat 20.09g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat 11.68g | 47% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 32mg | 11% |
| Sodium 172mg | 7% |
| Potassium 284mg | 8% |
| Total Carbs 32.79g | 9% |
| Dietary Fiber 2.4g | 8% |
| Sugars 24.89g | 17% |
| Protein 5.52g | 9% |
