1 pkg. (14 oz.) caramels
1 can (5 oz.) evaporated milk
1 pkg. German chocolate cake mix
2/3 c. butter, melted
3/4 c. coarsely chopped pecans or walnuts
1 pkg. (6 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 c. flaked coconut, optional

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Heat caramels and 1/4 cup of the milk in saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly, until caramels are melted and mixture is smooth. Keep mixture warm over low heat, stirring occasionally.

Mix cake mix (dry), butter, remaining milk and the pecans (or walnuts). Spread 1/2 of the dough (1 1/2 cups) in ungreased 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake 6 minutes. Remove from oven. Sprinkle chocolate chips and coconut over baked layer. Drizzle caramel mixture over chocolate chips and coconut.

Drop remaining dough by teaspoonfuls onto caramel layer, spreading evenly. Bake until cake portion is slightly dry to touch, 15-20 minutes longer. Cool completely. Refrigerate until firm. Cut into squares.