scrumdiddlyumptious fudgy caramel chews

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup instant hot cocoa mix
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 20 chocolate covered caramel candies

Recipe

• preheat oven to 350 degrees f (175 degrees c).
• in a large mixing bowl, blend the butter, vanilla and sugar at medium speed. add eggs one at a time beating at medium speed after each one until well blended.
• sift the flour, hot chocolate mix, baking powder and salt. gradually add this mixture to the egg mixture, mixing at low speed.
• melt the candies in the microwave or oven. stir with a spoon until the caramel and chocolate is blended together. pour into the batter and blend quickly.
• pour batter into a greased 9 inch square baking dish. bake at 350 degrees f (175 degrees c) for 20 to 25 minutes or until the brownies begin to separate from the pan's edges. let cool then store brownies in an airtight container.