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Updated Jun 9, 2009
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A must-try for brownie lovers that surprises the palate with chewy caramel, multiple infusions of chocolate and crunchy cashew topping.

Fudgy-Caramel Cashew Brownies

  • Prep Time 25 min
  • Total 2 hr 25 min
  • Ingredients 12
  • Servings 36
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Ingredients

  • 3 oz bittersweet baking chocolate, chopped
  • 1 cup butter or margarine
  • 1 bag (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 20 creme-filled chocolate sandwich cookies, crushed
  • 40 round chewy caramels in milk chocolate (packaged in gold foil), unwrapped, each cut in half
  • 3/4 cup coarsely chopped roasted cashews

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark pan). Grease and flour 13x9-inch pan. In 1-quart microwavable bowl, place bittersweet chocolate, butter and 1 cup of the chocolate chips. Microwave uncovered on High 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, stirring twice, until melted and smooth. Cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
  • Step 
    2
    In large bowl, beat eggs, sugar and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add cooled chocolate mixture. Beat until well blended. Add flour, baking powder and salt. Beat on low speed until blended. By hand, stir in cookies and remaining chocolate chips. Pour into pan.
  • Step 
    3
    Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until edges begin to pull away from sides and center is set. Do not overbake. Immediately sprinkle candy on top of hot brownies. Let stand 10 minutes or until completely softened. Pull tip of toothpick through softened candy to spread and swirl. (It won’t completely cover top). Sprinkle with cashews. Cool until set, about 1 hour. For brownies, cut into 6 rows by 6 rows.

Nutrition

240 Calories
14g Total Fat
3g Protein
27g Total Carbohydrate
20g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Brownie
Calories
240
Calories from Fat
120
Total Fat
14g
21%
Saturated Fat
7g
36%
Trans Fat
1/2g
Cholesterol
40mg
13%
Sodium
140mg
6%
Potassium
105mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate
27g
9%
Dietary Fiber
1g
5%
Sugars
20g
Protein
3g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
4%
4%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
2%
2%
Iron
8%
8%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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