1 (14 oz.) pkg. caramels
1 box German chocolate cake mix
3/4 c. soft butter
1 1/2 c. water
3 eggs
1 c. broken pecans
1/2 c. evaporated milk
1 c. Nestle's Semi-Sweet chocolate chips

Mix caramels and evaporated milk into the top of double boiler. Combine cake mix, water, butter and eggs at low speed of mixture about 30 seconds, then at medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour 1/2 batter into a greased and floured 13 x 9 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.

Pour caramels, milk mixture over partially baked layer to within 1/2 inch of the edges. Sprinkle nuts and chocolate chips over caramel layer. Pour remaining batter over all. Bake at 350 degrees an additional 25 to 30 minutes. Cool and cut into squares.