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Decadent Turtle Brownies with Caramel and Pecans

A decadent, fudgy square of turtle brownies topped with caramel, chocolate drizzle, and whole pecans.
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Make rich, fudgy brownies layered with gooey caramel sauce and crunchy pecans for a gourmet chocolate caramel nut bar experience.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup thick caramel sauce, divided
  • 1 cup chopped pecans, divided
  • 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips (for drizzling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal. Lightly grease the paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, flour, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Fold in the 1/2 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  6. Spread half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan.
  7. Drizzle 1/2 cup of the caramel sauce evenly over the batter. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup of the chopped pecans.
  8. Gently spread the remaining brownie batter over the caramel and pecan layer.
  9. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes. The edges should look set, but the center should still be slightly soft for fudginess.
  10. Remove the brownies from the oven. Immediately drizzle the remaining 1/2 cup of caramel sauce over the top. Sprinkle with the remaining 1/2 cup of pecans.
  11. Melt the milk chocolate chips. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the caramel and pecans.
  12. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before lifting them out using the parchment overhang. Cut into squares.

Notes

  • For the best caramel swirl effect, use a thick, store-bought caramel sauce or a homemade sauce that has cooled slightly before drizzling.
  • To prevent the pecans from sinking completely, press them lightly into the top layer of batter before baking.
  • Cooling the brownies completely before cutting helps achieve clean slices for your gourmet brownie idea.

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