CARAMEL BROWNIES 
3/4 c. unsalted butter (1 1/2 sticks)
4 sq. unsweetened chocolate
4 large eggs
2 c. sugar
1/4 c. heavy cream
1 pkg. soft caramels (unwrapped)
1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped pecans

Heat oven to 350°F. Line 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan with nonstick foil or with regular foil; coat with nonstick spray.

In large microwave bowl, melt together butter and chocolate on High for 2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Whisk in eggs, sugar, flour and vanilla. Stir in pecans. Spread 1/2 batter onto prepared pan. Sprinkle with 1 cup chocolate chunks.

In medium saucepan, melt together caramels and heavy cream over medium/low heat until smooth about 5 minutes. Evenly pour over batter in pan. Spread with remaining batter. Sprinkle with 1 cup chocolate chunks.

Bake at 350°F until top is dry to touch, about 35 minutes.

Let cool completely in pan on wire rack. Lift brownie from pan with foil. Cut in squares.

Since microwave ovens vary in power, you may need to adjust your cooking time.

 

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