Caramel Brownies

 

1 (18.25 ounce) package German chocolate cake mix with pudding

3/4 cup melted butter

1/3 cup evaporated milk

1 cup chopped walnuts (Optional)

13 ounces individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped

1/3 cup evaporated milk

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray one 9x13 inch pan with non-stick coating .

Combine the cake mix, butter and 1/3 cup evaporated milk and optional walnuts. Mix well and pour 1/2 of the batter into pan.  Press to cover bottom of pan.

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the caramel and 1/3 cup evaporated milk. Stir until melted and smooth; pour over cooled cake mix.

Sprinkle chocolate chips on top of caramel and top with spoonfuls of remaining cake mix. Bake for additional l5 to l8 minutes; cool and cut.

Best served cold.