Chocolate Turtle Brownies

Chef mariajane's Note:

This is a super recipe that is so easy to make and is done in only 25 minutes, so tasty!!

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 0 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 24 brownies

• 2 cups nestle toll house semisweet chocolate morsels , divided
• ½ cup butter or ½ cup margarine , cut into pieces
• 3 large eggs
• 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup walnuts , chopped
• 12 caramels
• 1 tablespoon milk

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
2. Melt 1 cup morsels and butter in large, heavy-duty saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth,. Remove from heat; stir in eggs. Add flour, baking soda and vanilla extract; stir well.
3. Spread batter into prepared baking pan; sprinkle with remaining morsels and walnuts.
4. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out slightly sticky.
5. Microwave caramels and milk in small, microwave-safe bowl on high power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10-20 second intervals, stirring until smooth. Drizzle over brownies. Cool in pan on wire rack.