Reviewed: Jan. 30, 2006

Really good, everyone loved them, but I thought they were definitely more like a candy than a brownie. Very very sweet and rich. Instead of all milk chocolate chips, I used half semi-sweet and half "caramel swirl" milk chocolate chips. I agree they seem to hold together a bit better the next day.

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doestreich

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Reviewed: Jan. 14, 2006

Wow! These are soooo good. Definitely worth the extra effort. We couldn't wait to start eating them, so we cut into them before they were completely cooled. They were very messy but by the next day, were firm and easier to cut. If I were making them to take somewhere, I would make them the night before to let them completely firm up. Thanks for a great recipe!

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CLYNCH1

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Reviewed: Dec. 28, 2005

OH MY GOD! Yes, you can create some short cuts but the extra time is going to make your guest eyes buldge when they taste these. I made them for Christmas and they were a big hit!

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Home Town: Millville, Massachusetts, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 22, 2005

Absolutely delicious! I've been asked for this recipe by everyone that's tried them. Does take a little time but worth every second!

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Cari

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Reviewed: Dec. 17, 2005

At LAST! A friend gave me this recipe years ago, and I lost it! I found that using between 1/4-1/3 cup evap milk in the caramels made for a richer, less soupy, caramel sauce. I also doubled the recipe, added coconut on top of the chocolate chips, and baked it in a 1/2 sheet cake pan -- there was hardly anything left after our family dinner. As for the topping, I just got in and had fun, pretending I was playing in the mud like I did as a little girl, as I dropped little globs of the remaining cake/milk/butter/pecan mixture on top. (Note: Wash hands THOROUGHLY before this last step)!

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StacieJayne

Living In: Mesa, Arizona, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 7, 2005

Absolutely the best brownies i've ever had.. I did use a devil's food cake mix instead of the german chocolate and left out the nuts. Will make again!!!! Thank you so much!!!!

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Reviewed: Dec. 6, 2005

It does not get any better than this. This was an easy, impressive recipe that I took to a ladie's games night. It was a hit! I made it in a stoneware 9x13 pan that I sprayed with cooking spray and there was no sticking at all! I will make these again and again. Thanks for sharing this recipe!!

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Reviewed: Dec. 5, 2005

I took these to work and everyone loved them. They all want the recipe. :) On the german chocolate cake mix I made it to the recipe, but next time i'm going to try it with only two eggs instead of three. To give it a more brownie like consistency.

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Mandy

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Reviewed: Nov. 28, 2005

This is an awesome dessert! I used regular Devil's Food cake mix instead of German Chocolate and it worked really well.

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GINAH1

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Reviewed: Oct. 15, 2005

Phenomenal!! I made these for a family get together, and as sweet as they were people went back for more. All I heard were ooohs and ahhhhs. A bit labor intensive. Trying to roll and flatten the batter to cover and chocolate chips and caramel was difficult as it was very sticky. Next time I think I'll let it stay in the fridge longer. I couldn't get the top covered with batter completely and thought that I'd have caramel and chocolate oozing through, but it turned out beautifully. To cut easily, put in the fridge for a couple of hours. Absolutely scrumptious!! You'll never want a regular brownie again!!

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Reviewed: Oct. 1, 2005

I did not put the pecans in the recipe, otherwise I followed the directions. The brownies were a huge hit as one person said while they were eating them "they are sinfully delicious"

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Reviewed: Jul. 8, 2005

Great brownies...took them to work for a "brownie bake off" contest....won first place. My only variations: used devils food cake mix, and made in a slightly smaller pan to keep them thicker. Will definately be making these babies again!! Thanks for an awesome recipe.

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AMY EWING

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Living In: Renton, Washington, USA

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Reviewed: May 12, 2005

This recipe is delicious and not as hard as Barbara says. I use triple chocolate cake mix as I'm not crazy about German chocolate. I use these brownies to gain favors at work! Yum!

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Jinnie

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Home Town: Little Falls, Minnesota, USA

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Reviewed: Apr. 3, 2005

Oh my gosh! These are amazing! Totally the best ever- there is no question about it. They are so good I think I will make a btach and sell them to a local coffee-shop. I think more brownie-lovers MUST enjoy the bliss! I added shredded hazelnuts yo the mix along with the pecans, and it made it even yummier is a delicate way. Thanks Barbara Hodge! You made my weekend!

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MAMASITA76

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Home Town: Herzeliya, Mehoz Tel-Aviv, Israel

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Reviewed: Sep. 13, 2004

Yummy good. I add the nuts to the topping instead and only used about a cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips. Milk chocolate is way too sweet in the already sweet brownie.

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CRAZY4SUSHI

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Reviewed: Jun. 30, 2004

Oh my GAWD! These are amazing! I brought them to work for a food day and they were gone in 15 minutes. I used two ger.choc. mixes instead of one, made it thicker...This is a must for all chocolate or caramel lovers!

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Reviewed: Apr. 20, 2004

One of my favorite desserts to bring to work or a potluck. I usually use semi-sweet chocolate and more chopped nuts. onderful recipe!

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SweetBasil

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Home Town: San Diego, California, USA

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Reviewed: Apr. 17, 2004

The German Chocolate Caramel Bars on the back of the German Chocolate Cake box containing coconut, less milk, and more pecans is much better.

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Wilemon

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Reviewed: Apr. 1, 2004

I gave 3 stars because I didn't think it tasted like a brownie. It's more of a bar, and it's extremely sweet. I would have liked less sugary, more chocolate flavor and more like a fudgy brownie. It was a very good bar though, the caramel and chocolate chips as the center layer made it into a bar. I would have also like the brownie parts to be thinker, there was only a thin layer of brownie, a thick layer of chocolate and caramel and another thin layer of brownie. I will keep looking for a more traditional brownie recipe.

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Erin

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Home Town: Fennville, Michigan, USA

Living In: Avon Lake, Ohio, USA

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Reviewed: Dec. 11, 2003

I have died and gone to Chocolate Brownie Heaven! These brownies are awsome, and very simple to prepare. Great for kids and adults... i even made them as gifts! A true Diet Breaker, and totally worth the cheat!

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