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This bar is comprised of four delicious layers. Spread the caramel layer to within 1/4 inch of the side of the pan. The bars are easier to remove when the caramel does not touch the side of the pan.

Prep Time: 30 Min

Total Time: 4 Hr 10 Min

Makes: 24 brownies

Cindy Egersdorfer
Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
Bake-Off® Contest 42, 2006
Recipe
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INGREDIENTS

1
 box (19.5 oz) Pillsbury® Brownie Classics Traditional fudge brownie mix
1/2
 cup vegetable oil
1/4
 cup water
2
 eggs
3
 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1
 bag (14 oz) caramels, unwrapped
1/4
 cup water
2
 cups slightly broken pretzels (4 1/2 oz)*
1/4
 cup butter or margarine, melted
1
 cup powdered sugar
1
 jar (18 oz) crunchy peanut butter
2
 cups Reese's® Puffs® cereal, slightly broken*

DIRECTIONS

1 Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark pan). Grease 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray or shortening.** In large bowl, make brownie mix as directed on box using oil, water and eggs. Stir in 1 cup of the chocolate chips. Spread batter evenly in pan. Bake 28 to 30 minutes. Cool on wire rack while making topping. 2 In medium microwavable bowl, microwave caramels and water on High 1 minute. Stir; continue to microwave in 15-second increments, stirring after each, until caramels are completely melted and mixture is smooth. Stir in broken pretzels until well coated. Spoon and spread carefully over cooled brownie layer. 3 In large bowl, mix melted butter and powdered sugar until smooth. Stir in peanut butter. Stir in broken cereal until well blended. Spread or pat over caramel layer. 4 In small microwavable bowl, microwave remaining 2 cups chocolate chips on High 1 minute. Stir; continue to microwave in 15-second increments, stirring after each, until chocolate is melted. Spread over cereal layer. Refrigerate until chocolate is set and caramel mixture in center is firm, 2 to 3 hours. Let stand at room temperature 10 minutes before cutting. Cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.
*To slightly break pretzels and cereal, place in separate resealable food-storage plastic bags; seal bags and break with rolling pin.
**To easily cut brownies, line pan with foil so foil extends over sides of pan; spray foil with cooking spray. When ready to cut, lift brownies from pan using foil.

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Nutritional Information

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Bar)
  • Calories 530
    • (Calories from Fat 250),
  • Total Fat 28g
    • (Saturated Fat 9g,
    • Trans Fat 0g),
  • Cholesterol 25mg;
  • Sodium 340mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 61g
    • (Dietary Fiber 4g,
    • Sugars 41g),
  • Protein 9g;
Percent Daily Value*:
  • Vitamin A 2.00%;
  • Vitamin C 0.00%;
  • Calcium 6.00%;
  • Iron 15.00%;
Exchanges:
  • 2 Starch;
  • 0 Fruit;
  • 2 Other Carbohydrate;
  • 0 Skim Milk;
  • 0 Low-Fat Milk;
  • 0 Milk;
  • 0 Vegetable;
  • 0 Very Lean Meat;
  • 0 Lean Meat;
  • 1/2 High-Fat Meat;
  • 4 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choices:
  • 4;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Reese’s trademark is a registered trademark of The Hershey Company used under license.

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