Ingredients

• 14 oz. pkg. caramels
• 1 pkg. German chocolate cake mix
• 3/4 c. margarine, melted
• 2/3 c. evaporated milk
• 1 c. chopped nuts (optional)
• 1 c. (6 oz.) chocolate chips

Preparation

1. Greased a 9 x 11-inch glass dish.
2. Combine unwrapped caramels and 1/3 cup evaporated milk in a suitable container. Heat until caramels are melted, stirring once (approximately 5 minutes).
3. Meanwhile, in large bowl combine dry cake mix, melted butter, 1/3 cup evaporated milk and chopped nuts. Stir until dough holds together. Press 1/2 dough into dish.
4. Microwave High for 2 1/2 minutes. Sprinkle chocolate chips over baked layer, then drizzle caramel mixture over chips. Crumble remaining dough evenly over top.
5. Microwave 8 1/2 to 9 1/2 minutes; cool slightly, then refrigerate briefly to set caramel.
6. Don’t store in refrigerator; caramel will get too hard.