Decadent Caramel Pecan Brownies

Decadent Caramel Pecan Brownies are an indulgence that’s well worth it!  A chocolate semi-homemade brownie base with melted caramel filling and chopped pecans for a perfect crunch.

These brownies are seriously sinful but oh so good!  I always like to make desserts like this one when we have company so we can share the calorie love.  🙂   They’re rich enough that one piece is just right but saying no dessert when these delightful things are around would just be a crime!

I personally prefer them warm because the caramel melds perfectly with the brownies when it’s nice and soft.  Take a piece and zap it in the microwave to keep to re-create that fresh-out-of-the-oven taste.

I grew up eating these phenomenal things.  It was a special day for sure when mom surprised us with them.  They’re ooey gooey and fudgy…a very welcome afterthought to dinner.  They remind me of a molten chocolate lava cake, but in brownie form with oozing caramel instead.   Heaven help me!

1 box Devil’s food cake mix

1 cup chopped pecans

3/4 cup butter, melted

1 16-oz. package caramels

1/2 cup evaporated milk

1 12-oz package chocolate chips

Heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.  Mix cake mix, pecans, and butter in a large bowl with a wooden spoon.  Press half of batter into an 8×8  or 9×9 inch glass baking pan.  Bake for 8 minutes.  Remove from oven.  Melt caramels in microwave or in the top of a double boiler.  Stir in evaporated milk and mix well.  Pour caramel mixture over brownie layer.  Sprinkle on chocolate chips.  Pat rest of brownie batter on top.  Return to oven and bake for about 18 more minutes.  Remove and cool.  Cut into squares.

I just want to dive right in and take that bite!  These Caramel Pecan Brownies will carry you away to a chocolate and caramel-lover’s paradise!  Enjoy!