Preheat oven to 350
Prepare 9x9 baking pan. Line with parchment paper so it peeks over the sides of the pan. Spray with cooking spray
Unwrap individual caramels
Heat caramels and evaporated milk over medium heat. Stir until caramels are melted. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon salt.
In separate pot heat butter, sugar, cocoa, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Stir until mixture is combined, about 1-2 minutes.
Add the flour and chocolate pieces. Stir until well combined.
Place half of the chocolate batter into the prepared baking pan, spreading evenly over the bottom of the pan.
Put in oven for 10 minutes
Pour caramel sauce on top of the baked bottom brownie layer you just cooked.
Top with the remaining batter and spread -- or swirl caramel and brownie mixture together on top layer.
Cook for 18-20 more minutes.
Remove from oven and let cool until pan is safe to put in refrigerator. Chill for at least one hour before cutting into squares.