LAYER BARS 
1 pkg. chocolate cake mix
1/2 c. butter, softened
1/2 c. sour cream
3 eggs
1 c. chopped nuts
2 c. coconut
1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)

FROSTING:

2 1/2 c. powdered sugar
3 tbsp. cocoa
1/8 tsp. salt
3 tbsp. butter, soft
1/2 tsp. vanilla
3 or 4 tbsp. milk

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour jelly roll pan or cookie sheet, 10 x 15 inches. Mix cake mix, butter, sour cream and eggs; beat 2 minutes at highest speed on mixer. Stir in nuts. Spread evenly into prepared pan. Bake 18 to 20 minutes (center will be firm to touch).

Combine coconut and condensed milk; gently spoon and spread over partially cooked base. Return to oven; bake 15 to 20 minutes or until light brown. Cool slightly. Blend frosting ingredients; beat 2 minutes at medium speed until fluffy. Spread over warm bars.

Makes 3 to 4 dozen bars.

 

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