These chocolate caramel cookie bars are so easy, all you need is a box of German cake mix, a package of soft caramel candies, a can of evaporated milk, butter, nuts and chocolate chips.

Chocolate Caramel Nut Bars

1 (14-ounce) package soft caramel candies (such as Kraft Caramels)
1 (5-ounce) can evaporated milk (2/3 cup) - divided use
1 (18.25-ounce) package German chocolate cake mix with pudding in the mix
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
1 1/2 cups nuts, chopped - divided use
1 cup chocolate chips - divided use

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a saucepan over low heat melt caramel candies with 1/3 cup evaporated milk, stirring frequently, until caramels are melted. Remove from heat; set aside.
3. In a bowl mix together cake mix, remaining 1/3 cup evaporated milk and melted butter.
4. Press half the mixture into a greased 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
5. Bake for 10 minutes.
6. Remove from oven and sprinkle 1 cup nuts and 1/2 cup chocolate chips over crust, top with the caramel mixture, spreading to edges of pan. Top with the remaining cake mixture by teaspoonfuls and press gently into caramel mixture with back of spoon. Sprinkle 1/2 cup chopped nuts and 1/2 cup chocolate chip.
7. Bake an additional 18 to 20 minutes. Cool. Cut into bars.

Makes 24 to 32 bars.