Caramel Apple Brownies

Ingredients

• 7 ounces caramels
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup pared, chopped apples
• 1/2 cup pecans, chopped

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Melt caramels with milk; set aside.
3. Mix sugar and oil; add egg and blend well, add vanilla extract.
4. Add dry ingredients, then fold in apples and pecans.
5. Pat half of batter into a greased 8 inch square pan; bake for 15 minutes.
6. Pour caramel mix on top and then top with the remaining batter.
7. Return to oven for 20 minutes.
8. Cut while warm.