CARAMEL
CHOCOLATE BROWNIES
(Yield: 3 dozen)
8 ounces walnut pieces
½ cup butter or margarine, softened
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 1-ounce squares unsweetened chocolate
2/3 cup self-rising flour
¼ cup self-rising flour
1 12¼-ounce jar caramel topping
2 cups semisweet chocolate morsels
¼ cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon butter or margarine
½ cup flaked coconut
Coarsely chop walnuts. Measure out 1 cup; set aside.
Finely chop remaining walnuts.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 13x9-inch baking pan with
aluminum foil; spray with non-stick vegetable spray.
In a medium bowl, combine butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla; beat
until light and fluffy. Beat in melted chocolate. Add 2/3 cup
flour and beat until well blended. Stir in finely chopped walnuts.
Spread evenly in prepared baking pan.
Bake for 10 minutes.
In a small bowl, combine remaining flour and caramel topping; mix
until blended. Drizzle over partially baked brownies. Sprinkle
reserved walnuts over the top.
Bake for 20 minutes longer or until bubbly.
In a 1-quart glass bowl, combine chocolate morsels with cream and
butter. Microwave on HIGH for 1¼ minutes or until smooth when
stirred.
Let brownies cool for 15 minutes. Spread glaze over the brownies.
Sprinkle coconut over the top. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Cut
into bars. Store in refrigerator.
 
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