Brownie Caramel Pecan Bars

Portions:16 bars
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Ingredients

  • ½ cup sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter or margarine
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 cups HERSHEY’S Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips (12-oz. pkg.) divided
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Caramel Topping
  • 1 cup pecan pieces

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Line 9-inch square baking pan with foil, extending foil over edges of pan; grease and flour foil.
  • Combine sugar, butter and water in medium saucepan; cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils. Remove from heat; immediately add 1 cup chocolate chips, stirring until melted.
  • Beat in eggs and vanilla until well blended.
  • Stir together flour, baking soda and salt; stir into chocolate mixture.
  • Spread batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until brownies begin to pull away from sides of pan.
  • Meanwhile, prepare CARAMEL TOPPING.
  • Remove brownies from oven; immediately and carefully spread with caramel topping.
  • Sprinkle remaining 1 cup chips and pecans over topping; lightly press into topping.
  • Cool completely in pan on wire rack, being careful not to disturb chips while soft.
  • Lift out of pan; cut into bars.

Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:

CARAMEL TOPPING: Remove wrappers from 25 caramel candies. Combine 2 tablespoons butter or margarine, caramels and 1 tablespoon milk in medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH (100%) 1 minute; stir. Microwave an additional 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, or until caramels are melted and mixture is smooth when stirred. Use immediately
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