Knock You Naked Brownies

You may not think of brownies as a traditional Christmas recipe, but with a name of "Knock You Naked Brownies", who can resist these treats. Personally, I can't resist brownies any time of the year!

1 package German chocolate cake mix (18.5 oz)
1 cup chopped nuts
1/3 cup + 1/2 cup evaporated milk-divided
1/2 cup melted butter
60 vanilla caramels unwrapped (one 14 oz pkg)
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

• In a large mixing bowl, combine dry cake mix, nuts, 1/3 cup evaporated milk and melted butter (let butter cool before using).
• Press half of the batter into the bottom of a greased 13x9x2 inch glass baking dish.
• Bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for eight minutes.
• In the microwave or top of a double boiler melt caramels with remaining 1/2 cup evaporated milk.
• When caramel mixture is well mixed, pour over baked layer.
• Cover with chocolate chips.
• Chill for about an hour or until the caramel is hard.
• Press the remaining batter on top of morsels.
• Return to oven and bake 28 minutes (or less for gooier brownies).
• Let cool before cutting.
  
  Thanks to Sarah Gold for this recipe