Illini Bars (AKA Chewy Carmel Brownies)

Ingredients:
1 Chocolate Cake Mix
2/3 cup evaporated milk
1 stick of butter melted
1 bag of caramels (about 50 cubes)
1 cup chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Directions:
Mix the cake mix with the melted butter and 1/3 cup of the evaporated milk. Mix nuts into batter if desired. Spread half the dough into the bottom of a 13 x 9 pan and bake for 8 minutes on 350 degrees.

Combine caramels and 1/3 cup evaporated milk and melt in the microwave or double boiler. Be sure not to over heat or burn. Once the the base has baked, spread the melted caramel mixture over the base. Sprinkle remaining dough mixture over top and finish by sprinkling chocolate chips on top. Bake for another 18-20 minutes on 350 degrees.