Can't Leave Alone Bars – Easy Chocolate-Filled Cake Bars

I’ve really worked to get my cake mix stash down to a reasonable level… but then I found this recipe for Can’t Leave Alone Bars. It comes together so quickly and is super easy to customize with different cake mix flavors or types of chips. Dangerously good — and way too easy to keep making again and again.  

What You'll Need

• 1 box white cake mix

• 2 large eggs

• 1/3 cup oil

• 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk

• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

• 1/2 cup butter

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How to Make Them

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line with parchment paper.

2. In a medium bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs, and oil. Mix until dough forms. Press two-thirds of the dough into the bottom of the prepared pan.

3. In a saucepan, melt the butter and chocolate chips over low heat. Stir in the sweetened condensed milk until smooth.

4. Pour the chocolate mixture over the dough in the pan.

5. Drop the remaining dough by spoonfuls over the top.

6. Bake for 20–25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely before cutting into bars.

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FAQs

Can I use a different flavor of cake mix?
Yes! Chocolate cake mix creates a brownie-style bar, while yellow cake mix gives a classic cookie taste.

Can I double the recipe?
Yes, use a 9×13-inch pan and increase the bake time slightly — start checking around 25 minutes.

How do I store them?
Let the bars cool completely. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3–4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.

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Quick to make, simple ingredients, and that rich chocolate center makes them almost impossible to stop eating — hence the name! These bars are ideal for bake sales, potlucks, or anytime you're craving something sweet with minimal effort.

More Cake Mix Recipes

If you liked these, check out my Devil's Food Cake Mix Cookies or Paula Deen's Lemon Blossoms!

Can't Leave Alone Bars

Author: Jolene's Recipe Journal

Ingredients

• 1 package white cake mix (regular size)- used 15.25 oz Pillsbury
• 2 large eggs
• 1/3 cup canola oil
• 14oz can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 cup butter -- cubed

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, eggs and oil. Press two-thirds of the mixture into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Set remaining cake mixture aside.
2. 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.
3. Drop teaspoonfuls of remaining cake mixture over top. Bake 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool before cutting.

Notes

Source: "http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/can-t-leave-alone-bars", now renamed Cake Mix Cookie Bars

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