Chip'n Nut Caramel Brownies

Have not tried this, am posting as a request for recipes using Hershey caramels. Sounds good,though probably quite rich! Are supposed to be excellent for freezing.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Yields: 25 squares

Ingredients

• Brownie Base

• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1⁄2 cup  semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 2  eggs
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 3⁄4 cup flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt

• Topping

• 1 (227 g) package  hershey classic  caramels
• 2  tablespoons  whipping cream or 2  tablespoons  light cream
• 2⁄3 cup  coarsely chopped pecans
• 3⁄4 cup  semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions

1. For Brownie Base: Melt butter& chocolate chips in large saucepan, stirring until smooth.
2. Remove from heat.
3. Add sugar, eggs& vanilla.
4. Mix well.
5. Add flour, baking powder& salt, stirring until smooth.
6. Spread batter in greased 8 or 9 inch square cake pan.
7. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 mins.or just until set.
8. For Topping: While brownie base is baking,heat caramels and cream on low heat, stirring until smooth.
9. Remove brownie from oven.
10. Let cool 5 minutes.
11. Spread caramel mixture on top.
12. Sprinkle with pecans and chocolate chips.
13. Bake 5 mins.longer
14. Cool completely& cut into squares.
15. TIP: Try Hershey Chocolate Filled Classic Caramels for a more chocolate taste.