GERMAN CHOCOLATE WITH PRETZEL CRUST BARS

German Chocolate with Pretzel Crust Bars image

Sweet, salty, chewy and sensational, these moist bars are pretty, very rich and finger-lickin' good. -Margaret Wilson, Sun City, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

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Ingredients

1 package German chocolate cake mix (regular size)
1/2 cup coarsely crushed pretzels
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
1/4 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 cup dark corn syrup
2-1/4 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup butterscotch chips
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, pretzels, egg and butter. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack., In a large bowl, beat the sugar, eggs and corn syrup until blended. Fold in coconut, chips and pecans; pour over crust. Bake for 25-35 minutes or until edges are brown and center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 137mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.