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Caramel Macadamia Nut Brownies

One bite and you'll agree this is the most delectable brownie you'll ever sink your teeth into. Eat it with a fork to enjoy every last morsel of chocolate, caramel and nuts. —Jamie Bursell, Juneau, Alaska

20 ServingsPrep: 10 min. + cooling Bake: 45 min.

Ingredients

1 teaspoon plus 3/4 cup butter, divided
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
3 eggs
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
CARAMEL LAYER:
3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons water
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons butter
TOPPING:
1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup milk chocolate chips
1 jar (3-1/2 ounces) macadamia nuts, coarsely chopped

Directions

Line a 9-in. square baking pan with foil; grease the foil with 1
teaspoon butter and set aside. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt
chocolate and remaining butter; stir until smooth. Cool for 10
minutes. In a large bowl, beat eggs and brown sugar until blended;
beat in chocolate mixture and vanilla. Combine flour and baking
soda; gradually add to chocolate mixture.
Pour into prepared pan. Bake at 325° for 40 minutes or until a

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Caramel Macadamia Nut Brownies (continued)

Directions (continued)

toothpick inserted near the center comes out with moist crumbs (do
not overbake). Cool on a wire rack.
In a large heavy saucepan, combine sugar and water. Cook and stir
over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Cook
over medium-high heat without stirring until syrup is golden, about
5 minutes; remove from the heat.
In a small saucepan, heat cream over low heat until small bubbles
form around edge of pan. Gradually stir cream into syrup (mixture
will boil up). Cook and stir over low heat until blended. Stir in
butter until melted. Remove from the heat; cool slightly.
Pour over brownies to within 1/4 in. of edges. Sprinkle with chips
and nuts. Bake at 325° for 5 minutes (do not let chips melt
completely). Cool completely on a wire rack. Refrigerate for 4
hours. Lift out of the pan; remove foil. Cut into bars. Yield: 20
brownies.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 349 calories, 21 g fat (11 g saturated fat), 60 mg cholesterol, 137 mg sodium, 41 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 3 g protein.