A caramel and nut topping make this brownie special!

Fudgy Caramel Brownies

1 (11.5-ounce) package NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE® Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chunks - divided use
1/2 cup butter or margarine, cut into pieces
3 large eggs
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup chopped nuts
12 soft caramels, unwrapped
1 tablespoon milk

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking pan.
2. Melt 1 cup chunks and butter in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly, until smooth. Remove from heat; stir in eggs. Add flour, sugar, vanilla extract and baking soda; stir well.
3. Spread batter into prepared baking pan; sprinkle with remaining chunks and nuts.
4. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out slightly sticky.
5. Microwave caramels and milk in a small, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10 to 20-second intervals; stir until smooth. Drizzle over warm brownies. Cool in pan on wire rack.

Makes 24 (2 dozen) brownies.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/24 of recipe): Calories: 200 Calories from Fat: 90 Total Fat: 10 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g Cholesterol: 35 mg Sodium: 60 mg Carbohydrates: 27 g Dietary Fiber: .5 g Sugars: 19 g Protein: 3 g

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