Chewy Chocolate Caramel Bars

I made these on Tuesday, later afternoon, and this morning, Thursday, there is one left so I think it’s safe to say that they were a hit.

Chewy Chocolate Caramel Bars

I think we all can see how the Johnson family is going to come out of quarantine . . .

1 German chocolate cake mix

3/4 cup butter, melted

1 (5 oz) can (2/3 cup) evaporated milk

1 (14 oz) bag caramels, unwrapped or 1 bag caramel bits

1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

1 cup chocolate chips

1  Preheat oven to 350.  Grease 9 x 13″ pan.

2  Beat together cake mix, melted butter, and 1/3 cup evaporated milk until smooth.  Spread half the dough in prepared pan.

3  Cook caramels and 1/3 cup evaporated milk in saucepan over medium low heat until melted and smooth.  Pour over dough layer in pan evenly.  Sprinkle with nuts and chocolate chips.  Crumble remaining dough over top.

4  Bake for 25 minutes.  Cool in pan before cutting.

recipe from Better Homes and Gardens