Description
Delicious and decadent Turtle Brownies featuring rich brownie batter loaded with chopped pecans, topped with creamy caramel sauce, melted chocolate chips, and a touch of flaky sea salt for a perfect balance of sweet and salty flavors.
Ingredients
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Brownie Batter
- 1 box brownie mix plus ingredients needed to prepare them
- 1 cup chopped pecans, divided
Caramel Sauce
- 1 cup caramel bits
- 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Toppings
- 1/2 cup chopped semi-sweet chocolate bar or chocolate chips
- flaky sea salt for topping, optional
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Dish: Preheat your oven to 350℉ and grease a 9×9 inch baking dish to prevent the brownies from sticking.
- Prepare Brownie Mix: Follow the package instructions on the brownie mix box to make the batter. Stir in 1/2 cup of chopped pecans into the prepared batter for added texture and flavor.
- Bake Brownies: Pour the brownie batter into the greased baking dish and bake according to the package directions. To avoid overbaking, set your timer for 5 minutes less than the recommended baking time.
- Make Caramel Sauce: While the brownies bake, combine caramel bits, heavy whipping cream, and salt in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minute, stir, then continue heating in 15-30 second increments, stirring after each, until the caramel is completely smooth.
- Make Holes in Brownies: Once the brownies are out of the oven, use a fork or the back of a wooden spoon to poke holes about two-thirds through the brownies, being careful not to poke all the way through to the bottom.
- Add Caramel Sauce: Slowly pour about 3/4 of the caramel sauce over the brownies, allowing it to soak into the holes for maximum flavor infusion.
- Add Nuts and Chocolate: Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup chopped pecans evenly over the brownies, followed by the chopped semi-sweet chocolate or chocolate chips.
- Drizzle Remaining Caramel and Add Sea Salt: Drizzle the remaining caramel over the top and, if desired, sprinkle with flaky sea salt for a delightful contrast.
- Cool and Serve: Let the brownies cool completely to set the caramel, then cut into squares and enjoy.
Notes
- Toast the pecans beforehand to enhance their flavor and add extra crunch.
- If using a glass or ceramic baking dish instead of metal, increase the baking time slightly to ensure the brownies are fully cooked.
- Adjust the amount of flaky sea salt based on your preference for a sweet-salty balance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (about 2 inches)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
