Caramel Cashew Brownies

  • 25 mins
  • 50 mins

Ingredients

  • TOPPING:
  • 3/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
  • 3 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1-1/2 cups 60% cacao bittersweet chocolate baking chips
  • 1 cup chopped cashews
  • 16 caramels
  • 3 T milk

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in chocolate and vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually beat into creamed mixture just until moistened. Stir in chocolate chips.

Pour into two greased 9-in. square baking pans. Sprinkle with cashews. Bake at 325° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs (do not overbake). Cool on wire racks.

In a small saucepan, combine caramels and milk. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until caramels are melted. Drizzle over brownies.

Yield: about 2-1/2 dozen.