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HERSHEY'S CHIPITS Brownie Caramel Pecan Bars Recipe

Details

Time
15 minutes
Skill Level
Beginner
Yields
16 bars

Gooey, rich chocolate brownies get the special treatment with a nutty, caramel topping. These won't last long.

Ingredients & Directions

Bake Time
15 minutes

BAKE MODE:

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup
    sugar (125 mL)
  • 2 tbsps
    butter or margarine (30 mL)
  • 2 tbsps
    water (30 mL)
  • 2 cups
    HERSHEY'S CHIPITS Dark Chocolate Chips or HERSHEY'S CHIPITS Pure Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips, divided (500 mL)
  • 2
    eggs
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract (5 mL)
  • 2/3 cup
    all-purpose flour (150 mL)
  • 1/4 tsp
    baking soda (1 mL)
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt (1 mL)
  • Caramel Topping (recipe follows):
  • 1 cup
    pecan pieces (250 mL)

Directions

Equipment Needed 
oven and stovetop Oven & Stovetop
square baking pan 9-inch (23 cm) Square Baking Pan
foil Foil
measuring cups Measuring Cups
saucepan Saucepan
mixer Mixer
wire rack Wire Rack
1

Heat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line 9-inch (23 cm) square baking pan with foil, extending foil over edges of pan; grease and flour foil.

2

Combine sugar, butter and water in medium saucepan; cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture boils. Remove from heat; immediately add 1 cup (250 mL) chocolate chips, stirring until melted. Beat in eggs and vanilla until well blended. Stir together flour, baking soda and salt; stir into chocolate mixture. Spread batter in prepared pan.

Tip

For an even greater burst of chocolate taste, substitute HERSHEY'S CHIPITS Baking Chips with HERSHEY'S CHIPITS Chunks.

3

Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until brownies begin to pull away from sides of pan. Meanwhile, prepare Caramel Topping. Remove brownies from oven; immediately and carefully spread with caramel topping. Sprinkle remaining 1 cup (250 mL) chocolate chips and pecans over topping; lightly press into topping. Cool completely in pan on wire rack, being careful not to distrub chips while soft. Lift out of pan; cut into bars.

Caramel Topping: Remove wrappers from 25 caramel candies. Combine 2 tbsps (30 mL) butter or margarine, caramels and 1 tbsp (15 mL) milk in medium microvave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH (100%) 1 minute; stir. Microwave an additional 1 to 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, or until caramels are melted and mixture is smooth when stirred. Use immediately.