Gooey Caramel-Pecan Brownies

  • Prep 10 min
  • Total 35 min
  • Servings 16

Ingredients

  • 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

Steps

  • 1
    Heat oven to 350°F. 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.

  • 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!

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
170
Calories from Fat
70
Total Fat
8 g
Saturated Fat
3 g
Cholesterol
25 mg
Sodium
80 mg
Potassium
70 mg
Total Carbohydrate
24 g
Dietary Fiber
1 g
Protein
2 g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%
0%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
2%
2%
Iron
4%
4%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 1/2 Fruit; 1 1/2 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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