Recipes

Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Grease a 9X9X2-inch baking pan; set aside.

In a medium saucepan, combine butter and chocolate; heat and stir over low heat until melted.

Add granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla.

Using a wooden spoon, beat lightly just until combined.

Stir in flour and the 1/2 cup nuts.

Spread batter in prepared pan.

Sprinkle chocolate pieces over the top.

Bake for 20 minutes.

Cool in pan on a wire rack.

Drizzle brownies with Caramel Topping and sprinkle with additional chopped nuts.

Cool in pan.

Cut into bars.

Caramel Topping: Unwrap all the vanilla caramels in a 6 1/4-ounce package. In a small saucepan, combine caramels and 2 tablespoons milk. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until smooth.

Makes: 16 brownies

To Bake Ahead: Bake as directed; do not cut into bars.

Cover pan; chill for up to 2 days.