Huh? Salted Caramel Crunch Brownies from a Box

• brownie mix
• 1 (14 ounce) package caramel candies
• 14 cup milk
• 12 ounces plg. semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 teaspoon shortening
• 1 cup lightly salted peanuts
• 1 cup pretzel, gently broken

1. Prepare brownie mix and cool according to pkg.
2. directions.
3. In medium microwave-safe bowl, combine the caramel candies and milk.
4. Heat on high in 30-second bursts, stirring between bursts, until melted and smooth.
5. Pour the mixture over the cooled brownies and spread to the edges.
6. Set aside to cool.
7. When the caramel mixture has cooled and firmed a bit, make the next layer.
8. In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate and shortening.
9. Heat on high in 30-second bursts, stirring between each burst, until melted and smooth.
10. Add the peanuts and pretzels, then stir gently.
11. Top the caramel with the chocolate mixture, spooning the mixture over the entire surface.
12. Let cool and harden before cutting.
13. Cut into 16 bars, since they are so rich they don't need to be big!
14. Wrap tightly or store in airtight container.

brownie mix, caramel candies, milk, semisweet chocolate chips, shortening, peanuts

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/huh-salted-caramel-crunch-brownies-from-a-box-417552 (may not work)