1 pkg. caramels
2/3 c. evaporated milk
1 pkg. German chocolate cake mix
1/2 c. butter, melted
1 c. chopped nuts
1 c. semi sweet chocolate chips

Melt caramels and 1/3 cup evaporated milk in microwave; high setting 1 to 2 minutes; set aside. Combine dry cake mix, butter, 1/3 cup evaporated milk and nuts. By hand, stir until dough holds together. Press 1/2 dough into greased 13"x9" pan. Reserve remaining dough for topping. Bake at 350 degrees for 6 minutes. Sprinkle chocolate chips over baked crust. Spread caramel mixture over chocolate pieces. Crumble reserved dough over caramel mixture. Return to oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes at 350 degrees.