Turtle Brownies
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5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
12 brownies
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Calories
437 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
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Cuisine
American
Turtle Brownies
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Topped with caramel, pecans, and chocolate, these turtle brownies are oh so decadent! My version uses an easy homemade caramel for the best results. Recipe includes a how-to video!
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Ingredients
For the caramel (see note)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup water
- 2 Tablespoons light corn syrup
- ¼ teaspoon table salt
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter cut into 3 pieces
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
For the brownies
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup natural unsweetened cocoa powder
- ⅛ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon table salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 large eggs room temperature preferred
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup milk chocolate chips
For topping
- Caramel sauce from above
- ¾ cup pecans chopped
- ½ cup milk chocolate chips
- 2 Tablespoons heavy cream
- sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
To make the caramel:
- Combine sugar, water, corn syrup, and salt in a small saucepan and stir frequently over medium-low heat until sugar is dissolved. If you notice any sugar adhering to the sides of the pan, lightly dip a pastry brush in water and use it to sweep away the sugar.
- Turn heat to just a notch below medium and continue to cook without stirring until mixture turns caramel in color and reaches a temperature of 340-345F (171-173C).
- Remove from heat and very carefully and slowly drizzle in cream. Mixture will bubble aggressively, so use caution.
- Add butter, 1 piece at a time, until mixture is smooth.
- Stir in vanilla extract and allow caramel to cool completely before using (you can speed this up by placing it into it in the refrigerator).
Make the brownies
- Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and lightly grease a 9x9” (23x23cm) square baking pan, or line with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Add melted butter, eggs, and vanilla and stir together very well until mixture is completely combined.
- Stir in chocolate chips.
- Spread evenly into prepared baking pan and bake in preheated 350F (175C) oven for 23-25 minutes. When finished baking a toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean or mostly clean with just a few moist crumbs.
- Allow brownies to cool for 20 minutes (they do not have to be fully cooled) before adding toppings.
- Spread caramel sauce evenly over the top of the cooled brownies, covering the entire surface. Sprinkle chopped pecans over top of caramel.
- In a small microwave safe bowl, microwave chocolate chips and heavy cream on high for 25 seconds. Whisk together until smooth. Drizzle over top of brownies.
- Sprinkle with sea salt, cut and enjoy!
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Notes
- This recipe makes 1 batch or 1 cup of my thick caramel sauce. I’ve tried this recipe with store-bought sauce and found it to be too thin and so I recommend using the sauce linked here. The sauce may be prepared up to a week in advance and stored (covered) in the fridge.
- Store the brownies in the pan you’ve baked them in to prevent too much caramel spilling off of them. I store at room temperature (tightly covered) for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator (tightly covered) for up to 5 days. If kept at room temperature, the caramel will slowly spill over the edges of the brownies, this is fine and normal.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1brownie
Calories
437kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
59g
(20%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
66mg
(22%)
Sodium
177mg
(7%)
Potassium
110mg
(3%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
50g
(100%)
Vitamin A
510IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
44mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12brownies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 437 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1brownie | |
| Calories | 437kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 177mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 110mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 50g | 100% |
| Vitamin A | 510IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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