Easy Pecan Caramels
["1 1/2 c. pecans, chopped coarse (6 oz.)", "1 c. packed light brown sugar", "2/3 c. light corn syrup", "1/4 c. butter or margarine, cut into small pieces", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1/2 c. evaporated milk", "1/2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips (3 oz.)"]
["Grease an 8-inch square baking pan.", "Sprinkle pecans evenly over bottom.", "Mix brown sugar and corn syrup in a 2-quart glass measure."]
["pecans", "brown sugar", "light corn syrup", "butter", "vanilla", "milk", "semi-sweet chocolate chips"]