Caramel Brownies

Ingredients

60 Kraft caramels
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 package German chocolate cake mix
3/4 cup melted butter
1/3 cup evaporated milk
1 cup chopped nuts
1 cup chocolate chips

Preparation

Heat caramels and 1/2 cup evaporated milk in a heavy saucepan until caramels are melted. Set aside. In large bowl, combine cake mix, butter, 1/3 cup evaporated milk and chopped nuts. Mix thoroughly. Press half of dough into greased and floured 9-x 13-inch pan. Reserve rest for topping. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 minutes. Sprinkle chocolate chips over baked crust. Pour caramel mixture on top of chips and spread evenly to cover. Crumble reserved cake dough over caramel layer. Return to oven and bake 18-20 minutes. Cool slightly and then refrigerate at least 1/2 hour before cutting into bars. –Ginger Mullins Commodity Department