blond brownie caramel cups

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58 Pinches
Atlanta, GA
Updated on Oct 20, 2010

These brownies are made in muffin cups. They're not only clever but decadent!

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yield 16 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • CUPS
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine
  • 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 - egg
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts
  • TOPPING
  • 20 - caramels,unwrapped
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts

How To Make blond brownie caramel cups

  • Step 1
    Heat oven to 350. Line 16 muffin cups with foil or paper baking cups. Melt butter in medium saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat; stir in brown sugar. Add vanilla and egg;mix well. Add flour,baking powder and salt; blend well. Stir in 1/2 cup chopped nuts. Divide batter evenly into lined muffin cups. Bake at 350 for 16 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Step 2
    Meanwhile, in small saucepan over low heat, melt caramels with water;stir constantly until smooth.* Immediately after pans are removed from oven, place chocolate chips evenly into middle of each brownie. Spoon 1 scant tbsp of caramel over chocolate chips in each cup. If necessary, stir additional water into melted caramels to maintain spoonable consistency. Sprinkle 1/4 cup finely chopped nuts evenly over brownies. Cool completely. Store in tightly covered container.
  • Step 3
    *TIP*: To melt caramels in microwave, place in small microwave safe bowl with 1 tbsp water. Microwave on HIGH for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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