Ingredients
1 devil's food cake mix (with
1 or without pudding in it)
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup oil
3 eggs (divided use)
1/4 cup sugar
6 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
Directions
Mix dry cake mix, 2 eggs, and 1/3 cup oil until crumbly; reserve 1
cup. Pat remaining mixture lightly in an ungreased 13x9x2 inch pan.
Bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees. Remove and sprinkle top with
chocolate chips and walnuts.
Beat cream cheese, sugar and remaining egg until light and smooth.
Spread over chocolate chips and walnuts. Sprinkle with reserved crumb
mixture. Return to oven and bake for 15 minutes longer. Cool and cut
into bars. Makes 16 servings.
Servings: 12 servings
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Categories: Cheese; Chocolate; Cookie; Dessert
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