Chocolate Turtle Brownies

From NESTLE

Makes 24 brownies

This recipe will surely become a family favorite. Perfect for neighborhood cookouts, family treats, or casual entertaining.

INGREDIENTS

2 cups (12-ounce package) NESTLE TOLL HOUSE Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels, divided

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, cut into pieces

3 large eggs

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup granulated sugar

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

12 caramels

1 tablespoon milk

DIRECTIONS

1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease 13 x 9-inch baking pan.

2.Melt 1 cup morsels and butter in large, heavy-duty saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth. Remove from heat; stir in eggs. Add flour, sugar, baking soda, and vanilla extract; stir well.

3.Spread batter into prepared baking pan; sprinkle with remaining morsels and walnuts.

4.Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out slightly sticky.

5.Microwave caramels and milk in small, microwave-safe bowl on HIGH (100%) power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 15-second intervals, stirring until melted. Drizzle over warm brownies. Cool in pan on wire rack.

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