Caramel-Walnut Brownies

1 (14 ounce) package caramels
2/3 cup evaporated milk, divided
1 (18.25 ounce) box caramel-flavored cake mix
3/4 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 cups walnut halves or pieces

Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

Unwrap caramels and place in a medium saucepan. Add 1/3 cup evaporated milk; cook over low heat until caramels melt, stirring often. Remove from heat and set aside.

Combine remaining 1/3 cup milk, cake mix, melted butter, vanilla extract and cinnamon. Stir just until blended.

Spread half the dough into a lightly greased 9-inch-square pan. (Do not use an 8-inch; it will overflow.) Chill remaining dough.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes. Cool in pan on wire rack for 5 minutes.

Pour caramel mixture over brownie layer in pan. Sprinkle with walnuts.

Divide remaining half of dough into nine portions. Pat each portion in a 3-inch circle. Place circles over walnuts in pan, overlapping slightly. Dough will spread during baking.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Cover and chill thoroughly before cutting.

Yield: 15 brownies