Caramel Cashew Brownies

18 caramels
1/3 c butter
2 tbs milk
3/4 c sugar
2 eggs
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 c flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 c chopped salted cashews
Cook and stir caramels, butter, and milk in large pan over low heat til caramels are melted. Stir until smooth, then add sugar and stir again until smooth. In a bowl combine eggs and vanilla, stir into caramel mixture. In a large bowl combine flour, salt and b.p., stir into caramel mixture until blended. Fold in cashews. Put in greased 9 inch square pan, bake at 350 for 24-28 minutes, or until toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool on wire rack. Can be doubled or tripled, adjust baking time.