Salted Caramel-Crunch Brownies

By Joelene

Ingredients

• 9 - by 9-inch pan brownies
• 1 package (14 ounces) caramel candies
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 package (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon shortening
• 1 cup lightly salted peanuts
• 1 cup gently broken pretzels

Preparation

Step 1

Bake brownies according to directions on box or your recipe and let cool in the pan.

In a medium, microwave-safe bowl, combine the caramel and milk. Heat on high in 30-second bursts, stirring in between, until melted and smooth. Pour the mixture over the brownies and spread to the edges of the pan. Set aside to cool and allow the caramel to firm up a bit.

In a medium, microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate and shortening. Heat on high in 30-second bursts, stirring in between, until melted and smooth. Add the peanuts and pretzels, then stir gently.

Top the caramel with the chocolate, spooning it over the entire surface. Let cool and harden before cutting. Wrap tightly or store in an airtight container.

Makes 16 servings.