Caramel Apple Cake Bars

15 oz. cake mix (yellow, spice, carrot)

1 egg

6 T. butter, melted

2 c. diced apples (peeled or unpeeled)

1/2 t. apple pie spice mix

1/2 c. toffee bits

1/2 c. caramel bits (make sure they are in date or they will not melt!), or use caramel sauce

1 can eaglebrand milk

chopped pecans, optional

additional chips, optional (butterscotch, cinnamon, chocolate)

Preheat oven to 350. Spray 9x13 dish. Combine cake mix, butter, and egg. Press into bottom of sprayed dish. Place diced apples in a bowl, sprinkle apple pie spice on top, and toss to coat. Spread apples over crust.  Sprinkle with toffee bits & caramel bits. Add other chips or nuts if desired. Pour sweetened milk over top. Bake in oven for 30 minutes. Cool completely. Serve with whipped topping.

Pictures: 1st pic: diced apples on top of cake mix crust. 2nd pic: caramel bits and toffee bits added. 3rd pic: Eaglebrand milk added. 4th pic: After baking (not all the caramel bits melted, I'll use caramel sauce next time. 5th pic: ready to eat!