CARAMEL LAYER SQUARES

1 pkg (14-oz) caramels, unwrapped

1/3 cup evaporated milk

1 box German Chocolate Cake Mix

1/2 cup butter, melted

1/3 cup evaporated milk

1 cup chopped pecans or other nuts

1 cup chocolate chips

In a saucepan, melt caramels and first 1/3 cup milk together over low to medium heat.

In a bowl, combine the cake mix, butter, 1/3 cup evaporated milk and nuts. Press half the mixture into a greased 9" x 13" pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 6 minutes. Sprinkle chocolate chips over the baked crust. Spread the caramel mixture over chips. Dot with the remaining half of the dough.

Bake 12-15 minutes. Allow to cool before cutting.

This recipe is from a former Dallas Cowboys Offensive Line Coach.

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