Are you planning to get the $0.50 Pillsbury cake mixes this week at Giant? Here is one of our favorite bar recipes and it uses a yellow cake mix.

Chocolate Chip Cake Bars

1 package (18-1/4 ounces) yellow cake mix

2 eggs

1/4 cup packed brown sugar

1/4 cup butter, melted

1/4 cup water

2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips, divided

1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

1 tablespoon shortening

In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Stir in 1-1/2 cups of chocolate chips and nuts. Spread in a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.Melt shortening with the remaining chocolate chips; drizzle over the top. Cut into bars. Yield: about 3-1/2 dozen.

photo & recipe credit Taste of Home