2/3 cup vanilla caramels(12 count)

2 tbsps milk

2 eggs

3/4 cup sugar

6 tbsp butter or margarine,melted

1/2 tsp vanilla essence

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 cup chopped pecans

powdered sugar

In saucepan,stir together caramels and milk over medium heat till melted;set aside.

In mixer bowl,beat eggs;gradually beat in sugar.

Blend in butter,caramel mixture,and vanilla.

Stir together flour,baking powder,and salt;stir into caramel mixture.

Fold in pecans.Pour into greased 9x9x2-inch baking pan.

Bake in 350* oven for 25 to 30 minutes.

Cool;sift powdered sugar over top.

Cut into bars.Makes 18 bars.