Rolo Brownies

Rolo Bownies YIELDS - 36 BROOKIES Cookie Dough 1/2 cup butter 3/4 cup brown sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon Vanilla Bean Paste (or vanilla extract) 1 cup flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup mini chocolate chips Brownie Batter 1 cup butter 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 cup sugar 1 cup brown sugar 4 eggs 1 tablespoon Vanilla Bean Paste (or vanilla extract) 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1-2 teaspoons espresso powder (optional, but so good) 1 1/4 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 24-30 Rolos (or caramel candy) Preheat oven to 350 Line a 9x13 pan with parchment paper In a large microwave safe bowl melt butter Whisk in brown sugar until well combined Add in egg and vanilla bean paste, mixing until just combined Gently stir in flour, salt and baking soda Add in chocolate chips until well combined Roll dough into small balls (about 1-2 teaspoons) and place onto plate and put in freezer while you make brownies In the same bowl (making sure you wipe it out) melt butter and chocolate chips in microwave for 2 minutes Stir until chocolate is melted and smooth Mix in sugars until just combined Add in each egg one at a time, mixing until just combined Stir in vanilla bean paste, cocoa powder, espresso powder Add in flour, baking powder and salt, mixing until just combined Pour batter into prepared pan Unwrap rolos Remove cookie dough from freezer and place into brownie batter Press rolos into batter around the cookie dough Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until it is just set in the center Remove and let cool for 20 minutes in pan and then remove to a cooling rack to cool completely Cut into squares and serve NOTES You can use Rolo candies, caramel candy, or any candy you would prefer...I think Rolo's are the best