Gooey Butterscotch Bars.

Gooey Butterscotch Bars

1 package (17 ½ ounces) sugar cookie mix

1 package (3.4 ounces) instant butterscotch pudding mix

½ cup butter, softened

1 egg

1 package (14 ounces) caramels

½ cup evaporated milk

2 cups mixed nuts

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup butterscotch chips

In a large bowl, combined the sugar cookie mix, pudding mix, butter and egg.  Press into an ungreased 13 inch baking pan.  Bake for 350 degrees 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.