Chocolate Caramel Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Mix cake mix (dry), softened margarine and egg until crumbly; reserve 1 1/2 cups.
2. 2
   Press remaining crumbly mixture in ungreased 9 x 13-inch pan.
3. 3
   Bake until crust appears dry, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool 10 minutes.
4. 4
   Heat margarine, milk and caramels over low heat, stirring occasionally until caramels are melted.
5. 5
   Pour over crust; sprinkle with nuts, reserved crumbly mixture and chocolate chips. Bake until crumbly mixture appears dry and begins to brown, 25 to 30 minutes.
6. 6
   Cool.
7. 7
   Loosen edges of bars with spatula; refrigerate until caramel mixture becomes firm, about 1 hour.
8. 8
   Cut into bars.