Gooey Butterscotch Bars

Gooey Butterscotch Bars

1 pkg. (17 1/2 oz. ) sugar cookie mix
1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) instant butterscotch
pudding mix
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 egg
1 pkg. (14 oz.) caramels
1/2 cup evaporated milk
2 cups mixed nuts
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup butterscotch chips

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