Sep 17, 2008

Caramel Turtle Brownies

2 c semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
1/2 c butter, cut into pieces
3 large eggs
1 1/4 c all-purpose flour
1 c granulated sugar
1 t vanilla extract
1/2 c chopped walnuts
12 soft caramels
1 T milk

Preheat oven to 350F. Grease 13 x 9" baking pan.
Melt 1 cup chocolate chips and butter in a large saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from heat; stir in eggs. Add flour, sugar, baking soda and vanilla extract; stir well.
Spread batter into prepared baking pan; sprinkle with remaining chocolate chips and walnuts.
Bake for 20-25 minutes or until wooden toothpick insterted in center comes out slightly sticky.
Microwave caramels and milk in a small, microwaveable bowl on HIGH power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10-20 second intervals, stirring until smooth. Drizzle over warm brownies. Cool in pan on wire rack.