Easy German Chocolate Bars

This dessert recipe is a perfect pantry dessert that you can pull out for unexpected guests, a last-minute bake sale your kids tell you about the night before, or just because you are craving something sweet.

INGREDIENTS

-Pecans -Coconut -German Chocolate Cake -Cream Cheese Full Ingredients

Step-by-step instructions!

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Start by greasing a 9 x 13 in. baking pan, and preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

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Mix together your pecans and coconuts. Cover the bottom of your baking pan with your pecan and coconut mixture.

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Mix your cake batter as directed on the box, and pour over your pecans and coconut.

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Next, in a large mixing bowl, mix together your cream cheese, powdered sugar, and butter.

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