GERMAN CHOCOLATE CHIP BARS - CASSIES

German Chocolate Chip Bars - Cassies image

Provided by Cassie *

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cake mix, german chocolate or devils food cake mix
1/3 c butter - softened
1 egg - lightly beaten
1 can(s) ( 14 ounce ) sweetened condensed milk
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
2 c coconut - divided
1 c chopped pecans
1 1/2 c swirl chocolate chips divided ( i used white and semi sweet chocolate chips )

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degree F.
2. Combine cake mix, butter, and beaten egg with pastry blender. I used my food processor; mix until crumbly but crumbs stick together. Press batter on the bottom of a ungreased 9x13 baking pan.
3. Combine the sweetened condensed milk with the second egg and the vanilla. Beat until well combined
4. Stir in 1 cup of the coconut, the pecans, and 1/2 of chocolate chips. Spread this mixture over the bottom layer.
5. Sprinkle the remaining coconut and chips over the top. Press the chips slightly into the middle layer to help them stick.
6. Bake for 25 - 30 minutes or until the center is almost firm. The center will firm up when it cools. Cut into bars and serve.