Ingredients

  • 1 (14 oz.) bag caramels
  • 2/3 c. evaporated milk, divided
  • 1 (18 1/2 oz.) pkg. German chocolate cake mix
  • 3/4 c. softened butter or margarine
  • 1 c. chopped nuts
  • 1 (6 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Combine caramels and 1/3 cup evaporated milk in top of double boiler.
  • Heat, stirring constantly until caramels are melted completely.
  • Remove from heat and set aside. Combine cake mix, 1/3 cup evaporated milk and butter.
  • Beat until mixture holds together.
  • Stir in nuts.
  • Press half of cake mixture into a well-greased 9 x 13-inch pan.
  • Bake 6 minutes.
  • Sprinkle chocolate chips over crust and cover evenly with caramel mixture. Drop by teaspoon the remaining cake mix evenly over top.
  • Bake 17 to 20 minutes.
  • Cool and then chill 30 minutes before cutting into small squares.