2 c. flour
3/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 egg, beaten
3/4 c. cold butter
3/4 c. chopped nuts
24 caramels, unwrapped
1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In large bowl combine flour, sugar, and egg. Cut in 1/2 cup butter until crumbly. Stir in nuts. Reserving 2 cups crumb mixture, press remainder firmly in bottom of greased 9 x 13 pan. Bake 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, in heavy saucepan, over low heat, melt caramels with sweetened condensed milk and remaining 1/4 cup butter. Pour over prepared crust. Top with remaining crumb mixture. Bake 20 minutes or until bubbly. Cool. Cut into bars. Store loosely covered at room temperature.