Turtle Brownies
Decadent Turtle Brownies with layers of chocolate, caramel, and crunchy pecans that evoke warm memories and are perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12-16 brownies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- Melt the butter and stir in the sugar until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine the flour, cocoa powder, and salt in another bowl and gradually add it to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and chopped pecans.
- Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan and drizzle half of the caramel sauce over it.
- Pour the remaining batter over the caramel and drizzle the rest of the caramel sauce on top.
- Swirl the caramel into the brownies with a knife.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with fudgy crumbs.
- Cool the brownies before cutting them into squares and serving.
Notes
For a richer caramel flavor, consider using homemade caramel sauce. Adjust baking time as needed to avoid overbaking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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