Easy German Chocolate Gooey Bars (So Good & Simple!)
These German Chocolate Gooey Bars are rich, chewy, and unapologetically indulgent, delivering maximum flavor with minimal effort. They capture the essence of German chocolate cake in a fun, shareable format that is guaranteed to disappear fast. If you love gooey desserts with bold flavor, this is a recipe you will want to make again and again.
Servings 16
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
- 15 ounce box German chocolate cake mix
- 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut divided
- 1/2 cup butterscotch chips
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Beat the butter until soft and fluffy. Add the cake mix, egg, and 1/4 cup of the coconut, then mix until a thick dough forms.
- Press about two thirds of the dough evenly into the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle the remaining coconut and the butterscotch chips over the dough.
- Drizzle the sweetened condensed milk on top, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Crumble the remaining dough over the top and press lightly.
- Bake for 30 minutes, until lightly golden. Let cool completely, then refrigerate for a few hours before cutting into bars.
Notes
- These bars must chill before slicing or the filling will be too soft.
- Chopped toasted pecans can be mixed into the dough or sprinkled on top.
- For a 9x13 inch pan, use a full can of sweetened condensed milk and 1 cup of butterscotch chips. The bars will be thinner and need a slightly shorter baking time.