Caramel Fudge Brownies

Makes 3 dozen brownies

1	jar (12 ounces) caramel ice cream topping
1-1/4	cups all-purpose flour, divided
1/4	teaspoon baking powder
	Dash salt
4	squares (1 ounce each) unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped
3/4	cup (1-1/2 sticks) butter
2	cups sugar
3	eggs
2	teaspoons vanilla
3/4	cup semisweet chocolate chips
3/4	cup chopped pecans

Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease 13X9-inch baking pan.
Combine caramel topping and 1/4 cup flour in small bowl; set aside. Combine remaining 1 cup flour, baking powder and salt in small bowl; mix well.
Place unsweetened chocolate and butter in medium microwavable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 2 minutes or until butter is melted; stir until chocolate is completely melted.
Stir sugar into melted chocolate. Add eggs and vanilla; stir until blended. Add flour mixture; stir until well blended. Spread chocolate mixture evenly in prepared pan.
Bake 25 minutes. Remove brownies from oven; immediately spread caramel mixture over brownies. Sprinkle top evenly with chocolate chips and pecans.
Return pan to oven; bake 20 to 25 minutes or until topping is golden brown and bubbling. Do not overbake. Cool brownies completely in pan on wire rack. Cut into 2X1-1/2-inch bars.
Store tightly covered at room temperature or freeze up to 3 months.

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