Caramel-Pecan Brownies

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Gooey chocolate, melty caramel, crunchy pecans…this may be the ultimate pan of brownies. Just one of these squares packs enough chocolate punch to satisfy your snacking mood.

time

prep:

20 min

total:

1 hr 15 min

servings

total:

32 servings

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What You Need

pkg. (4 oz.) BAKER'S Unsweetened Chocolate

3/4

cup butter or margarine

cups sugar

eggs

cup flour

pkg. (14 oz.) KRAFT Caramels

1/3

cup whipping cream

cups PLANTERS Pecan Halves, divided

Make It

HEAT oven to 350°F.

step 1

LINE 13x9-inch pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides. Grease foil. Microwave chocolate and butter in large microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 min. or until butter is melted. Stir until chocolate is completely melted. Add sugar and eggs; mix well. Stir in flour until well blended. Spread half the batter into prepared pan.

step 2

BAKE 25 min. or until top is firm to the touch. Meanwhile, microwave caramels and cream in medium microwaveable bowl on HIGH 2 min. or until caramels begin to melt; stir until caramels are completely melted. Stir in 1 cup nuts.

step 3

SPREAD caramel mixture over brownie layer in pan; cover with remaining brownie batter. (Some caramel mixture may peek through.) Sprinkle with remaining nuts. Bake 30 min. or until top is firm to the touch. Cool in pan on wire rack. Lift brownies from pan with foil handles before cutting into squares.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Size-Wise

A serving of this sweet treat is 1 square. A small portion goes a long way on chocolate flavor.

Shortcut

Try our recipe for Easy Caramel Pecan Brownies with our easy-to-use KRAFT Caramel Bits.

Cooking Know-How

Since a glass baking dish conducts and retains heat better than a metal pan does, always reduce the oven temperature by 25ºF when baking in a glass baking dish.

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a cook

posted:12/21/2004

Easy to make. Good flavor. Makes a good size batch. Friends asked for the recipe.

tootsy_wootsy

posted:12/18/2004

We loved the conbination of flavors and it was easy to make.

a cook

posted:12/10/2004

They were delicious - everyone liked them

kmedina2

posted:12/8/2004

These are the best brownies I've ever made. I have made this recipe several times and get rave reviews each and every time.

messy_bedhead

posted:11/28/2004

These were a hit at thanksgiving dinner! The caramel stays chewy, even after they cool. don't forget to serve with a tall glass of milk!

neecee1641

posted:11/24/2004

yum yum! everyone love it.

jenn3000

posted:11/22/2004

My family loved them. They were excellent.

cdgga

posted:11/10/2004

I made this recipe twice in a week at took it to work. Everyone raved about how great they were!!! I recommend using the non-stick foil.

MaraDJ

posted:11/9/2004

This is a great recipe and very easy to make. Is also good when heated and served with ice cream. A big hit!!

a cook

posted:11/4/2004

These were awesome!!!! I have made them 4 times in 2 weeks for various people and every single person has raved about them. They are now a staple for me and the family.