Chocolate Caramel Brownies

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9- by 13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, butter, 1/3 cup evaporated milk, and the pecans, stirring with a spoon until a dough forms.

3. 3

   Press half the dough into the baking dish and bake for 6 minutes, reserving the remaining dough.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt the caramels with the remaining 1/3 cup evaporated milk over medium heat, stirring frequently.

5. 5

   Remove the baking dish from the oven and sprinkle the chocolate chips over the warm dough.

6. 6

   Spread the melted caramel mixture over the chips, then crumble the remaining dough over the top.

7. 7

   Bake for 20 minutes.

8. 8

   Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cutting.