6 tbsp. butter, melted
2 c. vanilla wafer crumbs
1 (14 oz.) bag caramels
1/2 c. sugar
1 (5 oz.) can evaporated milk
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped pecans
2 eggs
2 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1/2 c. chocolate chips

Combine melted butter and vanilla wafer crumbs. Press into bottom and sides of 9 inch springform pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Melt caramels with milk over low heat. Stir until smooth. Pour on crust. Top with pecans.

Combine cream cheese, sugar and vanilla. Mix until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time. Beat after each. Blend in melted chocolate. Pour over pecans. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. Loosen from rim but do not remove until cool. Keep chilled.