GOOEY CARAMEL-PECAN BROWNIES

Gooey Caramel-Pecan Brownies image

Just one taste of these rich caramel-pecan delights, and you'll see why they're Betty's Best homemade brownies!

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
2/3 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped pecans, if desired
12 vanilla caramels
1 tablespoon milk

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of square pan, 9x9x2 inches.
Mix sugar, shortening, vanilla and eggs in medium bowl. Stir in flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt.
Spread batter in pan; sprinkle with pecans. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Heat caramels and milk in 1-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently, until caramels are melted. Drizzle over warm brownies. Cool completely. For 16 brownies, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 80 mg