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Two stacked chocolate brownies with caramel and chopped pecans on top sit on parchment paper, with more brownies and pecan pieces in the background.
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Turtle Brownies Recipe

The perfect homemade brownie recipe full of caramel and pecans.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16 brownies
Author: Dorothy Kern
Cost: $5

Ingredients

Caramel:

  • 1 (10-11 ounce) bag caramels , unwrapped
  • cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon (31g) all-purpose flour

Brownies:

  • 4 ounces (113g) unsweetened baking chocolate
  • ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter
  • 1 ¼ cups (250g) granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons (10g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup (124g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (117g) chopped pecans, divided (see note)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x9-inch pan with foil or parchment paper and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Place caramels and whipping cream in a medium saucepan and place over medium heat. Stir often, until melted and smooth. Remove from heat. Pour half into a bowl and stir in 1 tablespoon flour. Set aside. Set aside remaining caramel for topping the brownies.
  • Place baking chocolate and butter in a large microwave safe bowl. Heat for 1 minute, stir. Continue heating in 30 second increments, stirring between each, until melted and smooth.
  • Add sugar and stir for at least 30 seconds to incorporate.
  • Add eggs, vanilla, salt, and cocoa powder and stir to combine. Stir in flour. Stir in ½ cup (56g) chopped pecans (see note).
  • Spread half the brownie batter in prepared pan. Drizzle caramel over the top, creating a layer 1-inch from each side of the pan.
  • Pour the remaining batter on top the caramel and carefully spread to the edges.
  • Bake 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with just a few moist crumbs 2-inches from the edge of the pan. Cool completely before topping.
  • If reserved caramel has hardened, microwave for up to 30 seconds, stir. Drizzle over brownies and sprinkle with remaining nuts.
  • Slice into bars and serve.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

Notes

  • You can omit the pecans from inside the brownies if you prefer. If so, use just 1/2 cup on top.
  • Dutch process cocoa may be used in place of unsweetened cocoa powder.

Nutrition

Serving: 1brownie | Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 89mg | Potassium: 97mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 383IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 2mg

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