Patsy Davis Hooper :: Recipes :: Caramel Brownies

This recipe came from the Gooseberry Patch cookbook "Country Baking."

Yield: Select
Prep time: Under 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Course: Desserts

Ingredients:

• 14-oz. package caramels
• 2/3 cup evaporated milk, divided
• 18-1/4 oz. box German chocolate cake mix
• 2/3 cup butter
• 1 cup chopped nuts
• 12-oz. package chocolate chips

Instructions:
Combine caramels and 1/3 cup evaporated milk in a microwave-safe bowl.  Heat, stirring occasionally, until caramels have melted.  Combine cake mix with remaining 1/3 cup milk and butter.  Press half of cake in a greased and floured 13"x9" pan and bake at 350 degrees for 8 minutes.  Remove from oven.  Scatter chocolate chips on crust, then drizzle melted caramels over chips.  Drop remaining cake mixture by spoonfuls on top of caramels and continue to bake for an additional 18 minutes.  Let cool before cutting.