14 oz. pkg. light caramels
1/3 c. evaporated milk
1 pkg. Pillsbury German choc. cake mix
3/4 c. butter, melted
1/3 c. evaporated milk
1 c. chopped nuts
6 oz. pkg. choc. chips
Coconut to taste (if desired)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour 13 x 9 inch pan. Combine in heavy saucepan first 2 ingredients. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until caramels melt; keep warm. Combine remaining ingredients in large bowl (except chocolate chips). By hand stir dough until it holds together and press 1/2 into pan. Bake 6 minutes. Sprinkle chocolate chips over crust. Spread caramel mixture over all. Crumble last 1/2 of dough over top. Bake 15 to 20 minutes. Cool completely. Makes 3 dozen bars.