Instructions

  1. Combine caramels and 1/3 cup milk in medium saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until melted and smooth.
  2. In mixing bowl, combine 1/3 cup milk, cake mix, melted butter, flour, and nuts (if desired).
  3. Press half of mixture into greased 13x9-inch pan.
  4. Bake at 350° for 6 minutes.
  5. Remove from oven and sprinkle with chocolate chips.
  6. Spread melted caramel mixture over chocolate chips, then crumble remaining dough over top.
  7. Bake 15 minutes.
  8. Remove from oven and cool.
  9. Refrigerate 30 minutes to set caramel before cutting into bars.