Sunday, January 27, 2008

Caramel-Walnut Brownies

1 (14-ounce) package caramels
2/3 cup evaporated milk, divided
1 (18.25-ounce) package caramel-flavored cake mix
3/4 cup butter, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups walnut halves or pieces

Preheat the oven to 350 degree. Unwrap caramels, and place in medium saucepan. Add 1/3 cup evaporated milk; cook over low heat until caramels melt, stirring often. Remove from heat, and set aside.

Combine remaining 1/3 cup milk. the dry cake mix, and next 3 ingredients; stir until just blended. Spread half the dough into a lightly greased 9" square pan. Chill remaining dough. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack 5 minutes.

Pour warm caramel mixture over brownie layer in pan. Sprinkle with walnuts.

Spoon remaining half of dough into 9 equal portions on wax paper. Pat each portion into a 3" circle. Place circles over walnuts in pan, overlapping slightly. (dough will spread during baking)

Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Cover and chill thoroughly before cutting.


This recipe makes about 15 gooey good brownies.

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