Caramel Brownies

[Beth]

Shortly before the BB switch, there was some discussion of a caramel brownie recipe. I remember finding it, and I thought I had copied it, but I cannot find it tonight. Does someone have it typed up and handy? Thanks. I promise to try to hang on to the half a brain I have left.

[Shirley Panek]

Beth -

Was this it?

Easy Chocolate-Caramel Brownies



2 tablespoons skim milk
27 small soft caramel candies (about 8 ounces)
1/2 cup fat-free sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated skim milk)
1 (18.25-ounce) package devil's food cake mix with pudding (such as Pillsbury)
7 tablespoons reduced-calorie stick margarine, melted
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
Cooking spray
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
1/2 cup reduced-fat chocolate baking chips

Tips: Use a cake mix that contains pudding; the recipe won't work otherwise. Cut brownies after they've cooled. To make ahead, cool completely, wrap tightly in heavy-duty plastic wrap, and freeze.

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Combine skim milk and candies in a bowl. Microwave at HIGH 1-1/2 to 2 minutes or until caramels melt and mixture is smooth, stirring with a whisk after every minute. Set aside.

3. Combine sweetened condensed milk, cake mix, margarine, and egg white in a bowl; stir well (batter will be very stiff). Coat bottom only of a 13 x 9-inch baking pan with cooking spray; dust lightly with flour. Press two-thirds of batter into prepared pan using floured hands; pat evenly (layer will be thin).

4. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle with chocolate chips. Drizzle caramel mixture over chips; carefully drop remaining batter by spoonfuls over caramel mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Let cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Yield: 3 dozen (serving size: 1 brownie).

CALORIES 122 (30% from fat); FAT 4g (sat 1.6g, mono 1.3g, poly 0.6g); PROTEIN 1.6g; CARB 20.4g; FIBER 0.4g; CHOL 1mg; IRON 0.5mg; SODIUM 224mg; CALC 34mg

[mlynn]

Does anyone know if the Pillsbury cake mix with pudding is still available? I recently heard that it was being discontinued. If that is true, what can I substitute to make these delicious sounding brownies?

[mlynn]

Does anyone know if the Pillsbury cake mix with pudding is still available? I recently heard that it was being discontinued. If that is true, what can I substitute to make these delicious sounding brownies?

[Beth]

Yes, I think that's it. I remember the note about the pudding in the cake mix. Thanks for the quick reply. Duncan Hines (which I don't think has pudding) is usually on my shelf, so I'll have to pick up the Dough Boy's version. I was going to make a desert for our anniversary last night. I ran out of time for Key Lime Pie --a favorite since I had my first (and loved it) on our honeymoon, so I thought about something quick and chocolate. We fixed grilled swordfish with melon salsa and corn on the cob and were too full to care about desert. I'm glad to have the recipe for another time. Thanks again.

[Vanessa]

yes the mix is available. Have some in my cupboard. The ones hard to get are mixes without the pudding in the mix. Bette Crocker says moist but they also have pudding in the mix