Caramel Squares Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 24

Yield: 2 dozen

Caramel Squares Recipe

Ingredients

1 (14 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels

unwrapped

¾ cup shortening

⅔ cup evaporated milk

divided

1 (18.25 ounce) package German chocolate cake mix

1 cup chopped peanuts

1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Dessert

Directions

Step 1

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

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.

Nutritional Information

Caramel Squares Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:24

Calories: 281.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 4g 8%

Carbohydrates: 36.3g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 0.9g 4%

Sugars: 25.9g

Fat: 14.6g 23%

Saturated Fat: 4.5g 22%

Cholesterol: 3.2mg 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 23.2IU 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.9mg 14%

Vitamin C: 0.2mg

Folate: 18.9mcg 5%

Calcium: 66.1mg 7%

Iron: 0.9mg 5%

Magnesium: 23.2mg 8%

Potassium: 151.5mg 4%

Sodium: 207mg 8%

Calories From Fat: 131.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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