Nutty Caramel Layer Brownies

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350F.
2. 2
   Combine evaporated milk and caramels in 2-quart saucepan.
3. 3
   Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 6-8 minutes or until caramels are melted.
4. 4
   Set aside.
5. 5
   Combine butter, sugar and brown sugar in bowl.
6. 6
   Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy.
7. 7
   Add melted chocolate, eggs and vanilla.
8. 8
   Continue beating, scraping bowl often, until well mixed.
9. 9
   Add flour; beat at low speed until just mixed.
10. 10
    Stir in 1/2 cup chopped pecans.
11. 11
    Spread 2 1/2 cups brownie mixture into greased 13x9-inch baking pan.
12. 12
    Bake 15 minutes.
13. 13
    Sprinkle chocolate chips over hot, partially baked brownie; spread caramel mixture over chips.
14. 14
    Spoon remaining brownie mixture over caramel mixture; spread.
15. 15
    (Brownie mixture may not cover all of caramel mixture.)
16. 16
    Sprinkle 1 cup pecans over batter.
17. 17
    Continue baking 20-30 minutes or until toothpick inserted at angle in top layer of brownie comes out clean.
18. 18
    Cool 15 minutes; refrigerate until set.
19. 19
    Cut into bars.