Shelly's Recipe

Laywews Caramel Fudge Brownies

Category: Brownies/Blondies

BROWNIE:
1 c. butter
2 c. sugar
3 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. cocoa
1/2 tsp. salt
2 c. flour
1 c. milk
1 c. chopped pecans (optional)

CARAMEL:
32 Kraft caramels (unwrapped)
1/2 c. butter
1 (14 oz.) can of sweetened condensed milk.
FUDGE GLAZE:

12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate chips
12 T. butter (do not substitute margarine here!)

BROWNIE:
Preheat oven to 350.
Cream butter and sugar together.
Beat in eggs, cocoa, vanilla and salt.
Add flour and milk (alternating them and mixing well in between).
Spread evenly in greased jelly roll pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until done in center and just starting to pull away from sides.
Cool.

CARAMEL:
Place unwrapped caramels, butter and sweetened condensed milk into a saucepan and heat until completely melted.

Stir this constantly to prevent scorching (about 6-8 minutes).

Gently pour over cooled brownies and spread to edges.

Put entire pan in freezer while you make the glaze (10-15 min) to allow the caramel to harden a little.

FUDGE GLAZE:
Melt butter and chocolate together in the microwave in 30 second increments, stirring in between until completely melted and smooth.

Pour over cooled caramel and gently spread evenly over top, Chill until top layer is hard and cut into bars.