1/2 c. butter
2 sqs. baking chocolate
2 eggs
1/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. vanilla

CARAMEL LAYER:

14 vanilla caramels
2 tbsp. butter
2 tbsp. milk

CHOCOLATE LAYER:

1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 c. coarsely chopped walnuts

Place butter and chocolate in 2-cup glass measure. Cook on high 1 1/2 minutes, or until butter melts. Beat eggs in large bowl until foamy. Stir in chocolate mixture, sugar, flour, baking powder, and vanilla. Pour into 9-inch microproof baking dish. Set aside.

To prepare caramel layer, combine caramels, butter, and milk, in 2-cup glass measure. Cook on high, 1 to 2 minutes, or until melted, stir. Spoon over chocolate batter.

To prepare chocolate nut layer: sprinkle chocolate chips and nuts over caramel layer. Cook on high 6 to 7 minutes, or until brownies test done. Brownies will be moist but will dry and firm as they cool. Cool before cutting into squares. 18 to 20 servings.