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Close-up of chocolate dessert bars on a wooden board.

Easy Tailgate Dessert Bars

These easy dessert bars are perfect for your next football game day party! They're chocolatey, peanut buttery, and sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 box chocolate cake mix (15.25 oz)
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk (14 oz)
  • 1 cup milk chocolate chips
  • 1 cup peanut butter chips
  • 0.5 cup chopped pecans or walnuts optional
  • Football-shaped sprinkles optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. Combine cake mix, melted butter, and eggs. Mix well.
  3. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  4. Pour sweetened condensed milk evenly over the batter.
  5. Sprinkle chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, and nuts (if using) over the milk.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until edges are set and the center is slightly soft.
  7. Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
  8. Optional: Sprinkle with football-shaped sprinkles before cutting.

Notes

For easier cutting, chill the bars in the refrigerator for 30 minutes after they have cooled.