Paula Deen'S Rich Chocolate Caramel Peanut Brownies

• 1 (14 ounce) package caramels, unwrapped
• 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 1 cup butter
• 8 (1 ounce) unsweetened chocolate squares
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 1 1/4 cups sugar
• 5 eggs
• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped salted peanuts
• caramel sauce, for topping (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line 9x13 pan with foil and grease.
2. Melt caramels with milk over low heat, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
3. Melt chocolate and butter over low heat, stirring occasionally. Let cool.
4. Beat sugars and eggs on medium-high speed until fluffy. Gradually beat in flour and vanilla. Stir in chocolate.
5. Pour half the batter into pan, top with melted caramels, sprinkle with chopped nuts, and pour the rest of the batter over top the nuts.
6. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes, cool and drizzle with caramel sauce if you want to.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/paula-deens-rich-chocolate-caramel-peanut-brownies-392883 (may not work)