Turtle Brownies
Turtle Brownies are a mouthwatering dessert that combines rich, fudgy chocolate with luscious caramel and crunchy pecans. Each decadent bite delivers an explosion of flavors and textures, making them perfect for any occasion. Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat that will delight your taste buds and impress your guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 brownies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup cocoa powder
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat. Stir in sugar until smooth, then add cocoa powder.
- Remove from heat, let cool slightly, and whisk in eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
- Fold in flour, then mix in chocolate chips and pecans.
- Spread half the batter in the prepared pan, drizzle with half the caramel sauce, top with remaining batter, then swirl more caramel on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with moist crumbs. Allow to cool before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brownie (56g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: For added flavor, roast pecans before mixing into the batter. For variations, substitute walnuts or almonds for nuts and sprinkle sea salt on top for a sweet-and-salty twist.