Carmel Brownies

1 pkg (14 oz) caramels
2/3 Cup evaporate milk
1 pkg German chocolate cake mix
3/4 cup melted butter or margarine
1 pkg (6 oz) chocolate chips
1 cup nuts (optional)

Melt carmels in 1/3 cup evaporate milk. Set aside. Mix remaining milk, cake mix and melted butter with beaters. Press 1/2 of mixture in greased and floured 9x13 pan. Bake @ 350 degrees for 5-6 minutes.

Remove brownies from oven and sprinkle with chocolate chips and spread melted caramel. Dot with remaining dough mixture.

Bake 15 minutes more. Cool and refridgerate.