Can't Leave Alone Bars

By Addie

Convenient cake mix hurries along the preparation of these tasty bars from Kimberly Biel. "I bring these quick-and-easy treats to church meetings, potlucks and housewarming parties. I often make a double batch so we can enjoy some at home," writes the Java, South Dakota cook.

Ingredients

• 1 package white cake mix (regular size)
• 2 eggs
• 1/3 cup canola oil
• 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup butter, cubed

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs and oil. Press two-thirds of the mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Set remaining cake mixture aside.

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the milk, chocolate chips and butter. Microwave, uncovered, until chips and butter are melted; stir until smooth. Pour over crust.

Drop teaspoonfuls of remaining cake mixture over top. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool before cutting. Yield: 3 dozen.

Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.
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REVIEWS:

Can vary cake flavor and chip flavor, like choc cake mix and peanut butter chips; or yellow or spice cake with butterscotch chips.... Can add coconut, or nuts anywhere here !! % min to make, 20 to bake !!! Easy and FANTASTIC !!!!!

These are so good and easy to. They're great for bake sales or school events. This one is a keeper.

I get so many request for these. I have tried them with white chocolate chips and adding chopped pecans.. My family and friends are always requesting them.

I found these in a Taste of Home cookbook I received for my wedding and have made them several times. Each time I've made them, they were a hit! So good and moist - and easy to make! Definitely will make them many more times and would like to try to reverse the recipe like another reviewer mentioned - sounds interesting!

This really are amazing. Easy to make and very tasty. Everyone loved them.

I have been making this since it first came out in Quick Cooking. It's easy and great for bake sales (not too gooey) and it disappears quickly. Even my young nephews asked for the recipe when they started baking.

I love this recipe, it's fast and easy to make. I did experiment and reversed the recipe, Chocolate cake Mix with White Chocolate Chips mixed with a little Unsweetened Coconut...Both versions were a great hit.