1 pkg. Pillsbury Plus German chocolate cake mix
1/3 c. butter, softened
1 egg

TOPPING:

1 (6 oz.) pkg. (1 c.) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 c. nuts, chopped
3/4 c. caramel ice cream topping
3 tbsp. flour

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour 13 x 9 inch pan. In large bowl, combine cake mix, butter and egg at low speed until crumbly. Reserve 1 cup crumbs for topping. Press remaining crumb mixture in prepared pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes or until base is slightly puffy. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and nuts. Combine caramel topping and flour; pour over nuts. Sprinkle with reserved crumbs. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 20 minutes or until chocolate chips are melted and caramel topping begins to bubble. Cool completely; cut into bars. (Approximately 36 bars.)