Ingredients

  • 50 light caramels (14 oz. bag)
  • 2/3 c. sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 pkg. (18.5 oz.) German chocolate cake mix
  • 3/4 c. margarine, melted
  • 1 c. chopped nuts
  • 1 c. semi-sweet chocolate bits

Method

  • In double boiler, melt caramels and 1/3 cup of the condensed milk over hot water.
  • Set aside and keep warm in large bowl. Combine cake mix, margarine, nuts and 1/3 of the condensed sweet milk.
  • Mix well, until mixture is combined and crumbly. Press 1/2 of dough evenly into a greased and floured 9 x 13-inch baking pan. Bake at 350° for about six minutes.
  • Remove from oven and cool slightly.
  • Sprinkle chocolate bits evenly over baked dough and spread caramel mix on top.
  • Work quickly with broad spatula, crumble remaining half of dough over caramel and press lightly with spoon.
  • Return to oven and bake at 350° for 14 to 18 minutes until top is set.
  • Cool pan on wire rack 30 minutes.
  • Then refrigerate until firm (not too long).
  • Cut into small squares. Makes about 24 brownies.