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peanut butter brownie caramelitas

Not really sure I can call these carmelita’s, but if not I am hoping the carmelita police is busy pursuing other more serious offenders.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: peanut butter brownie caramelitas
Servings: 8 servings
Author: Amanda Rettke

Ingredients

  • 1 c butter melted then cooled
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 tsp. McCormick® vanilla
  • 2 c white sugar
  • 2/3 c unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 c all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 c peanut butter morsels

Caramel Sauce

Instructions

  • Melt butter in microwave and set aside to cool slightly.
  • Sift together all dry ingredients in a large bowl.
  • In a medium bowl, beat the eggs with the vanilla. Add into the dry ingredients and gently stir.
  • Pour the melted butter into brownie mixture and mix until just incorporated.
  • Spread 1/2 of the brownie batter (about 2 cups) into a prepared 9-inch square pan and bake for 10-12 minutes at 350 degrees.

Caramel Sauce

  • Place caramel bits in a medium saucepan and turn heat to medium-low. Add in milk and stir until all caramel bits are melted (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat and add in vanilla, stir to full incorporate.
  • When time is up, remove brownie from oven and cover with 1 cup of peanut butter morsels.
  • Pour caramel sauce over over peanut butter morsels.
  • Cover caramel sauce with remaining two cups of brownie batter.
  • Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until edges start to get a little dark.
  • Remove from oven and allow to cool completely, at least 4 hours.