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Chocolate Caramel Brownies

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"My aunt gave me this recipe. It is a little trouble, but they will be the best brownies you'll ever eat." — Barbara Hodge

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Original recipe makes 15 brownies Change Servings

14 ounces caramels
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1 (18.25 ounce) package German chocolate cake mix
1/3 cup evaporated milk

3/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup chopped pecans
2 cups milk chocolate chips

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Directions

Peel caramels and place in a microwave-safe bowl. Stir in 1/2 cup evaporated milk. Heat and stir until all caramels are melted.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
In a large mixing bowl, mix together cake mix, 1/3 cup evaporated milk, melted butter, and chopped pecans. Place 1/2 of the batter in prepared baking pan.
Bake for 8 minutes.
Place the remaining batter into the fridge. Remove brownies from oven and sprinkle chocolate chips on top. Drizzle caramel sauce over chocolate chips. Remove brownie mix from refrigerator. Using a teaspoon, make small balls with the batter and smash flat. Very carefully, place on top of the caramel sauce until the top is completely covered.
Bake for an additional 20 minutes. Remove and let cool.

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PREP 15 mins
COOK 30 mins
READY IN 45 mins

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These are excellent. I have made them 4 times and had success 3 times. DO NOT USE A GLASS PAN. They did not cook through all the way and were very bad. I used a metal 9X11 pan the next 3 times and they turned out perfect. Very moist and chocolately.

—ATLMICHELLE

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Dec 10, 2006

This didn't work for me at all, it was very hard to get out of the pan and very sugar gritty and greasy. The only thing I can think of is maybe the chocolate cake mix is supposed to be prepared according to the box with the eggs and milk? If so the recipe should have stated that, it just says add the cake mix????? I might try it again and will add to my review. Seems everyone else likes them so there must be something to it.

—SAMANTHAO

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Mar 05, 2008

OMG!! I have made these about 1000 times. Actually am making them again tonight. This is absolutely excellent and my hubby..my hubbys friends and coworkers ask for these all the time. All I have to say is DO AS INSTRUCTED! (Although I do have to say I put more batter on the bottom of the pan than top, seems to work out better)Do not make the cake mix (as on the back of the box) Do exactly as the instructions say to do in THIS recipe and it will turn out perfectly!! The only thing I would change is: if your husband KNOWS you are making these: HIDE THEM!!

—~susakins~

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Oct 09, 2006

These brownies are AMAZING. I've made them 5 times since I discovered the recipe here and they just get better. Once I was forced to use caramel syrup and it was just as good, as well as a nice time saver. I always use Devil's Food and milk chocolate chips, it's important to put the remainder of the batter in the fridge while the first layer cooks--it's much easier to work w/ when it's cooler.

—Angela

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Dec 21, 2006

I normally avoid recipes with packaged cake mixes, but you will NEVER know that one was used in this recipe. These were the best brownies I've ever made. I wondered if I was missing a liquid ingredient while mixing the batter, but the directions are correct. The batter is very thick and hard to stir, but that the way it is supposed to be. We had so many Christmas treats at work this year, but this was the most popular. The brownies are gooey. Don't cut them until they have completely cooled. I made them at night and cut them the next morning. If I had to describe these brownies in one word, it would be "decadent."

—TeresaL

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May 13, 2007

I accidentally made this recipe with sweetened condensed milk instead of evaporated milk and they were fabulous - the only way my husband will eat them.

—hawkeye

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Oct 09, 2007

I had issues also!:( It exploded in the oven. Is the cake mix suppose to be mixed up like the directions on the back of the cake mix box...or no?

—kimberlynne

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Jun 14, 2007

These were delicious. Make sure u stir your batter long enough for it to become totally "wet" to avoid grainy brownies that some have complained about. These will probably be the best brownies you ever taste, espeically if you like Turtle.

—Justin

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Nutrition

Calories
460 kcal
23%

Carbohydrates
64.1 g
21%

Cholesterol
35 mg
12%

Fat
22.1 g
34%

Fiber
0.2 g
< 1%

Protein
5.6 g
11%

Sodium
398 mg
16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Chocolate Caramel Brownies

Serving Size: 1/15 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 15
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 460
Calories from Fat: 199

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22.1g 34 %
Saturated Fat 12.1g 60 %
Cholesterol 35mg 12 %
Sodium 398mg 16 %
Potassium 223mg 6 %
Total Carbohydrates 64.1g 21 %
Dietary Fiber 0.2g < 1 %
Protein 5.6g 11 %
Sugars 48.2g
Vitamin A 7 %
Vitamin C < 1 %
Calcium 14 %
Iron 10 %
** Thiamin 2 %
Niacin 10 %
** Vitamin B6 2 %
** Magnesium 4 %
** Folate 9 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.