desserts
Gooey Caramel-Pecan Brownies
Just one taste of these rich caramel-pecan delights, and you’ll see why they’re Betty’s Best homemade brownies!
Prep: 10 min – Bake: 25 min
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
2/3 cup Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped pecans, if desired
12 vanilla caramels
1 tablespoon milk
1. Heat oven to 350ºF. Grease bottom and sides of square pan, 9x9x2 inches.
2. Mix sugar, shortening, vanilla and eggs in medium bowl. Stir in flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt.
3. Spread batter in pan; sprinkle with pecans. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
4. Heat caramels and milk in 1-quart saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently, until caramels are melted. Drizzle over warm brownies. Cool completely. For 16 brownies, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.
Makes 16 brownies
Time-Saver: If you like, save some time by substituting caramel topping for the caramels and milk. You’ll enjoy the same great taste and have more time for eating brownies!
Nutritional Info Per 1 Brownie:
Calories 170 (Calories from Fat 70); Fat 8g (Saturated 3g); Cholesterol 25mg; Sodium 80mg; Potassium 70mg; Carbohydrate 24g (Dietary Fiber 1g); Protein 2g
Diet Exchanges: 1 Starch; 1/2 Fruit; 1 1/2 Fat
This recipe displayed with permission from General Mills, Inc.