Warm Nutty Caramel Brownies

I thought I'd share this very yummy recipe with you from the latest "Seasons Best" from Pampered Chef. Here's what you'll need:
1 pkg (12 oz) semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided
1 pkg (18-21 oz) brownie mix ( plus ingredients to make brownies)
3/4 C packed brown sugar, divided
1 C salted mixed nuts, divided
5 rolls (1.7 oz each) milky chocolate-covered chewy caramels, unwrapped, divided (aka ROLLOS)
vanilla ice cream (optional)

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray bar pan or large brownie pan with non-stick spray. Chop 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips. In another bowl combine brownie mix, water, oil, eggs, and 1/4 cup of the brown sugar. Mix well. Fold in chopped chocolate. pour batter into bar pan ( or brownie pan)

Chop nuts and combine half with the remaining 1/2 c brown sugar; sprinkle evenly over over brownie batter. Bake 20-22 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.

Meanwhile, cut 16 caramels into quarters. Place remaining 1/2 c chocolate chips into small bowl. microwave on high 1 minute or until melted, stirring after each 20 second interval. Spoon melted chocolate into melted chocolate into resealable plastic bag, set aside.

Remove pan from oven onto cooling rack. Immediately press remaining 24 caramels evenly into brownie in 4 rows of 6 caramels each. Sprinkle quartered caramels and remaining nuts over brownies. trim corner of chocolate-filled bag and drizzle chocolate evenly over brownies. Cut into squares, serve warm with ice cream if desired. Yield: 24 servings

Enjoy!!