German Chocolate Caramel Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (14 oz.) pkg. vanilla caramels, unwrapped
2/3 c. evaporated milk
1 German chocolate cake mix
2/3 c. butter, softened
1 c. semi-sweet chocolate pieces
1 c. finely chopped nuts
1/2 c. semi-sweet bits (optional)

Preparation

Melt caramels and 1/3 cup evaporated milk in saucepan on low heat.
Stir until smooth.
Set aside.
Combine cake mix, butter and remaining evaporated milk.
Press 1/2 of this mixture onto bottom of ungreased 9 x 13-inch pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 6 minutes. Sprinkle baked crust with chocolate and nuts.
Then top with caramel mixture; spoon the remaining cake mixture over top. Return to 350\u00b0 oven for 20 to 25 minutes until set.
Remove from oven to cool.