The Pioneer Woman’s Knock You Naked Brownies

INGREDIENTS:

1 box German chocolate cake mix
2 bags (11 oz each) caramels, unwrapped
1 cup pecans, chopped
1/3 cup plus 1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

Preheat oven to 350°F and grease and flour a 9×9-inch baking pan. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, mix together cake mix and 1/3 cup of the evaporated milk. Add melted butter and chopped pecans and mix together. Mixture will be thick.
Divide dough in half and press one half into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake until just slightly set, about 8-10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Meanwhile, add the caramels and remaining evaporated milk to a double boiler. Cook, stirring occasionally, until caramels have melted and mixture is totally smooth. Pour caramel mixture over first brownie layer, making sure it’s evenly spread out. Top with chocolate chips …