Caramel Chocolate Brownies

1 1/2 sticks butter, melted
3/4 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
3/4 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
3/4 c. flour
1/4 tsp. salt
2/3 c. semisweet chocolate chips
20 soft caramel squares

Preheat oven to 350*. In a medium bowl, stir together melted butter and cocoa powder until well blended and smooth. Mix in sugar and brown sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla until well blended. add flour and salt and beat until blended. Stir in chocolate chips. Turn dough into a greased 8-inch square pan, leveling surface. In a microwaveable bowl, combine caramels with 2 Tbsp. water. Microwave at 50 percent for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until caramels melt. Drizzle caramel over dough in pan and swirl through, using a knife. Bake 25-30 minutes, or until edges are set. Remove pan to a rack and let cool completely before cutting into 36 squares.