1 c. butter
3/4 c. packed brown sugar
3/4 c. sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. water
2 eggs
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 (6 oz.) pkg. chocolate chips
1 (6 oz.) pkg. butterscotch chips
1 (14 oz.) bag caramels
2 tbsp. water

I use 1 (12 oz.) bag of chocolate chips.

Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add vanilla, 1/2 teaspoon water and eggs; beat well. Add combined dry ingredients; mix well. Stir in chips (chocolate or chocolate and butterscotch). Reserve 1 1/2 cups batter for topping. Spread remaining batter into greased 13 x 9 inch baking pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 13 to 15 minutes.

While baking first layer, melt caramels with water in saucepan over low heat. Stir frequently until sauce is smooth. Pour over crust. Drop reserved batter by teaspoonfuls over caramel layer. Continue baking 18 to 20 minutes. Cool. Cut into bars.