DESSERTS - Chocolate Caramel Squares

By juliekutil

Ingredients

• 1 package Betty Crocker brownie supreme mix (with can of chocolate flavor syrup)
• 1/4 cup plus 2 T water
• 1 egg
• 1 package (14 ounces) vanilla caramels
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1/4 cup margarine or butter, softened
• 1 2/3 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts (if desired)

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease bottom only of rectangular pan, 13x9 inches. Measure 2 T chocolate flavor syrup and keep aside. Mix brownie mix, remaining syrup, water and egg with spoon just until mix is moistened. Spread in pan. Bake 27-30 minutes. (do not over-bake appearance or touch does not indicate when brownies are done)

Heat caramels and milk in 2 quart saucepan on low heat, stirring frequently, until smooth; remove from heat. Stir in margarine, powdered sugar and nuts. Spread over brownies. Drizzle reserved chocolate flavor syrup over caramel.