If you have a box of German chocolate cake mix, butter, a can of evaporated milk, some pecans and a package of soft caramel candies on hand, then you have what it takes to make these quick, easy and yummy brownies.

Caramel Nut Brownies

1 (18.25-ounce) package German chocolate cake mix
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup evaporated milk
3/4 cup pecans, chopped
1 (14-ounce) package soft caramel candies
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

1. In a medium bowl, combine German chocolate cake mix, softened butter, vanilla, and 1/3 cup evaporated milk. Blend well, then stir in chopped pecans. Spread half of the batter in an 8-inch pan.
2. Bake, uncovered, at 350°F (175°C). for 6 minutes.
3. For the filling, in the top of a double boiler over simmering water, melt caramel candies and stir in the other 1/3 cup evaporated milk; stirring until smooth.
4. Sprinkle semisweet chocolate chips over the baked cake mixture and spread the melted caramel mixture on top. Pour the remaining batter over all.
5. Bake at 350°F (175°C). for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the batter is set. Cool.

Makes 16 bars.