Gooey Butterscotch Bars

Ingredients

• 1 package (17-1/2 ounces) sugar cookie mix
• 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant butterscotch pudding mix
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 egg
• 1 package (14 ounces) caramels
• 1/2 cup evaporated milk
• 2 cups mixed nuts
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup butterscotch chips

Directions

• In a large bowl, combine the sugar cookie mix, pudding mix, butter and egg. Press into an ungreased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until set.
• In a large saucepan, combine caramels and milk. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until melted. Remove from the heat. Stir in nuts and vanilla. Pour over crust. Sprinkle with butterscotch chips.
• Cool completely. Cut into bars. Store in an airtight container. Yield: about 3 dozen.