A cake mix gives these caramel-filled brownies a head start. Make sure you let the bars cool before eating, otherwise the molten candy could burn the mouth just like a hot pizza bitten too soon.

• 36 Rolo candies, unwrapped
• ½ cup unsalted butter
• 1 yellow cake mix
• ½ cup chopped nuts, optional
• 1 can evaporated milk

Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a 9- by 13-inch pan. Set aside.

Cut Rolo pieces in half crosswise; set aside. Melt butter in microwave; set aside.

Combine cake mix and nuts. Stir in melted butter and evaporated milk and stir until well blended. Spread one-half of mixture in prepared pan. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and immediately place candy pieces cut side down onto warm crust.

Drop remaining batter by teaspoonfuls evenly over candy in pan. Do not spread. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until lightly browned. Cool completely before serving.

Cut into 36 squares.

Freezeworthy: No.

Jeanne Gleason

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