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Delicious Turtle Brownies

How to Make Delicious Turtle Brownies at Home

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Ingredients
 

  • Brownies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • Caramel Layer
  • 1 cup caramel sauce or caramel bits
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • Toppings
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips
  • Additional caramel sauce for drizzling

Instructions

  • Make the Brownies
  • Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
  • Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, and whisk until fully combined.
  • Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, cocoa powder, salt, and baking powder.
  • Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  • Assemble the Brownies: Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly. Set the remaining batter aside.
  • Add the Caramel Layer
  • Prepare the Caramel: If using caramel sauce, skip this step. If using caramel bits, melt them with the heavy cream in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
  • Add Caramel Layer: Pour the caramel sauce or melted caramel over the brownie batter in the pan, spreading it out evenly. Sprinkle the chopped pecans over the caramel layer.
  • Top with Remaining Brownie Batter: Drop spoonfuls of the remaining brownie batter over the caramel and pecans. Gently spread the batter to cover the caramel layer as much as possible.
  • Bake and Finish
  • Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs (but not wet batter).
  • Add Toppings: As soon as the brownies come out of the oven, sprinkle the chocolate chips over the top. Let them sit for a minute to melt slightly, then gently spread them with a spatula.
  • Drizzle with Caramel: Drizzle additional caramel sauce over the top of the brownies for extra indulgence.
  • Cool and Serve: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before cutting them into squares. Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the brownies out of the pan for easier slicing.