Alabama Chocolate Praline Jumbo Mud Squares

Ingredients

Crust

• 3/4 cup Graham cracker crumbs
• 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
• 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted

Caramel Layer

• 1 (12 ounce) jar caramel-flavored topping
• 3 tablespoons flour

Brownie Layer

• 1 box favorite brownie mix

Chocolate Frosting

• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
• 2 tablespoons cocoa
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
• Pinch of salt
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. For the crust: Mix all crust ingredients together and press into a 9-inch square pan coated with nonstick cooking spray.
3. Bake for 6 to 8 minutes. Cool slightly.
4. For the caramel layer: Combine caramel topping with flour, mixing well. Spread topping mixture over crust to within 1/2 inch of edge of pan. Set aside.
5. For brownie layer: Prepare brownie mix according to instructions on box for fudge-like brownies. Pour batter over crust and bake according to box instructions. Cool brownies on a rack.
6. For frosting: Combine butter, cocoa and water in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until mixture thickens. Remove from heat; stir in confectioners' sugar with pinch of salt and vanilla extract. Spread over cooled brownies.

Makes 1 (9-inch) square pan