Knock You Naked Brownies
- 45 minutes to prepare serves 6-8
INGREDIENTS
- 1 box German chocolate cake mix
- 2 bags (11 oz each) caramels, unwrapped
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/3 cup plus 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
PREPARATION
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease and flour a 9×9-inch baking pan. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, mix together cake mix and 1/3 cup of the evaporated milk.
- Add melted butter and chopped pecans and mix together. Mixture will be thick.
- Divide dough in half and press one half into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Bake until just slightly set, about 8-10 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Meanwhile, add the caramels and remaining evaporated milk to a double boiler.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until caramels have melted and mixture is totally smooth.
- Pour caramel mixture over first brownie layer, making sure it’s evenly spread out. Top with chocolate chips.
- On a piece of parchment or wax paper, press remaining dough into a square that’s slightly smaller than the baking pan.
- Set on top of chocolate chip layer. Bake for 20-25 minutes, then let brownies come to room temperature.
- Cover and chill in refrigerator for several hours to set caramel layer.
- Dust liberally with powdered sugar, if using, and slice and serve. Enjoy!