CARAMEL TOFFEE BROWNIES

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I love to make up recipes for foods that I am craving, such as chocolate, toffee and caramel. They came together in this brownie for one sensational treat. I frequently make these to add to care packages for family and friends.-Brenda Caughell, Durham, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

CARAMEL LAYER:
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1 cup toffee bits
BROWNIE LAYER:
1 cup butter, cubed
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy; beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. In a small bowl, combine caramel topping and milk; add to batter and mix well. Fold in toffee bits; set aside., In a microwave, melt butter and chocolate. Beat in eggs, sugar and vanilla; gradually beat in flour. , Spread half of brownie batter into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Drop caramel batter by spoonfuls onto brownie batter; swirl to combine. Drop remaining brownie batter on top., Bake 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 calories, Fat 18g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 230mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.