Caramel Fudge Pecan Brownies Recipe

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   Line a nine inch square pan with foil; butter foil.

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   For chocolate layer, beat granulated sugar and 1/2 c. butter at high speed on mixer, till light, about 2 min.

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   Add in 2 large Large eggs; mix well.

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   Fold in 4 ounces melted chocolate and 2 Tsp vanilla.

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   After stopping mixer add in 1/2 c. flour and salt; mix just till flour disappears.

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   Place mix in prepared pan and put in freezer while preparing next layer.

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   (This keeps layers separate.)

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   Preheat oven to 325 F. For pecan layer, heat 1/4 c. butter in small pan.

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   Add in brown sugar; cook over low heat till smooth.

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    Stir in 2 TBs flour and cook 30 seconds.

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    Set aside to cold 10 to 15 min.

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    Whisk 2 remaining Large eggs in small bowl.

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    Add in 1 large spoonful of cooled brown sugar mix; mix well.

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    Whisk constantly, add in Large eggs to brown sugar mix.

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    Stir in pecans and remaining 2 Tsp vanilla.

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    Pour pecan layer over well-chilled chocolate layer.

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    Bake till toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 45 min.

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    Cold completely.

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    For glaze, heat minced chocolate with remaining 1/2 c. butter, whisk till smooth.

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    Pour over cooled bars.

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    Tip pan to allow chocolate to cover bars.

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    Chill several hrs before cutting into squares for serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.