German Chocolate Brownies

14-oz. pkg. caramels, unwrapped

1/3 c. evaporated milk

18-1/4 oz. pkg. German chocolate cake mix

1 c. chopped nuts

3/4 c. butter, melted

1 to 2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips

Melt caramels with evaporated milk in a double boiler. In a bowl, combine dry cake mix, nuts and butter; stir until mixture comes together. Press half the batter into a greased and floured 13"x9" baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 6 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle with chocolate chips and drizzle with caramel mixture. Spoon remaining batter over top. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 18 minutes longer. Cool; cut into bars. Makes 1-1/2 dozen.