Caramel Squares ​ ​ Servings: 2

Prep Time: 15 mins​ Cook Time: 20 mins​ Yield: 2 dozen

Total Time: 35 mins

Ingredients

	1 (14-ounce) package individually wrapped caramels , unwrapped
	3/4 cup shortening
	2/3 cup evaporated milk , divided
	1 (18.25 ounce) package german chocolate cake mix
	1 cup chopped peanuts
	1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

Step 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F(175 degrees C). Grease a 9 inch square baking pan. Advertisement

Step 2 Mix shortening and cake mix until smooth. Stir in 1/3 cup of the milk and peanuts; mix well. Mixture will be crumbly.

Step 3 Press half of mixture into baking pan and bake for 8 minutes.

Step 4 Over low heat, melt caramels and remaining 1/3 cup evaporated milk in the top of a double boiler or in a glass bowl in the microwave. Stir frequently until melted and smooth. Sprinkle chocolate chips over warm dough. Spread the caramel mixture over the chips. Sprinkle the remaining cake mix mixture over the top.

Step 5 Bake for 18 to 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until the top is golden. Let cool before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/2 of a recipe.
		Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
		Calories: 1991	100%
		Calories from Fat: 1130	169%
		Total Fat: 125g	192%
		Saturated Fat: 23g	115%
		Cholesterol: 7mg	2%
		Sodium: 759mg	32%
		Total Carbohydrates: 182g	61%
		Fiber: 0g	0%
		Sugars: 148g
		Protein: 32g	58%
		Vitamin A:	3%
		Vitamin C:	1%
		Calcium:	58%
		Iron:	8%