Caramel-Nut Brownies
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

Flecked with tiny chocolate pieces and toasty nuts, these extraordinary brownies are a delicious addition to a Christmas dessert tray.


Caramel-Nut Brownies

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Servings: Makes: 16 brownies
Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Related Categories: Brownies, Caramel Sauce
 
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Ingredients
  • 1/2  cup
    butter
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  • 2  ounces
    unsweetened chocolate
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  • 1  cup
    granulated sugar
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  • 2 
    eggs
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  • 1  teaspoon
    vanilla
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  • 2/3  cup
    all-purpose flour
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  • 1/2  cup
    chopped pecans
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  • 1/2  cup
    miniature semisweet chocolate pieces
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    Caramel Topping
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    Chopped pecans
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Directions
1.
Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Grease a 9X9X2-inch baking pan; set aside. In a medium saucepan, combine butter and chocolate; heat and stir over low heat until melted. Add granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Using a wooden spoon, beat lightly just until combined. Stir in flour and the 1/2 cup nuts.
2.
Spread batter in prepared pan. Sprinkle chocolate pieces over the top. Bake for 20 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack.
3.
Drizzle brownies with Caramel Topping and sprinkle with additional chopped nuts. Cool in pan. Cut into bars.
4.
Caramel Topping: Unwrap all the vanilla caramels in a 6 1/4-ounce package. In a small saucepan, combine caramels and 2 tablespoons milk. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until smooth.
5.
Makes: 16 brownies
6.
To Bake Ahead: Bake as directed; do not cut into bars. Cover pan; chill for up to 2 days.
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