Congo Bars

(Makes 24 pieces)

Base

2 Yellow Cake Mixes (set aside 1/2 cup of cake mix for topping)

½ cup Softened Butter

2 Eggs

Topping

1 cup Corn Syrup

1/3 cup Brown Sugar

1 tsp. Vanilla

2 Eggs

½ cup Shredded Coconut

½ cup Yellow Cake Mix (reserved from above)

¾ cup Chocolate Chips

1/3 cup Walnuts (chopped)

Base

Preheat oven to 350°(325° if a dark or coated pan). Combine cake mix, butter and lightly beaten eggs together in a large bowl until crumbly. Press the mixture into the bottom of an ungreased 13” x 9” baking pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes.

Topping

Combine corn syrup, brown sugar, vanilla, eggs, coconut and cake mix. Pour over base. Mix chocolate chips and walnuts. Sprinkle over filling. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until center is almost set. Center will firm when cool. Cut in bars.