1 – 14 oz. pkg. caramels
1/3 C. evaporated milk
1 box German chocolate cake mix
3/4 C. butter or margarine, melted
1/3 C. evaporated milk
1 C. chocolate chips
1 C. nuts, chopped, optional
Grease 9×13″ cake pan. In a small saucepan, combine caramels and 1/3 cup evaporated milk. Melt over low heat, stirring occasionally. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, butter, 1/3 cup evaporated milk, and nuts. Stir by hand until well mixed. Press half of dough into pan. Bake at 350º for 6 minutes, just until edges start to be firm. Sprinkle chocolate chips over warm crust. Spread caramel mixture over chocolate chips. Crumble rest of the dough on top. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes longer. Set in refrigerator for 30 minutes to set caramel.