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A turtle brownie with a bite out of it.
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Turtle Brownies

Bring a box mix to the next level with these incredible Turtle Brownies! They're fudgy, loaded with pecans and topped with creamy salted caramel....SO GOOD!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: brownies
Servings: 16
Calories: 320kcal
Author: Kelsey Byrnes

Equipment

  • 1 9x9 inch baking pan

Ingredients

  • 1 box brownie mix plus ingredients needed to prepare them (Ghirardelli is my favorite)
  • 1 cup chopped pecans divided
  • 1 cup caramel bits
  • 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped semi-sweet chocolate bar or chocolate chips
  • flaky sea salt for topping, optional

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350℉ and grease a 9x9 inch baking dish.
  • Prepare the brownie mix according to the package instructions; stir in 1/2 cup of the pecans.
    1 box brownie mix, 1 cup chopped pecans
  • Pour the brownie batter into the prepared pan and bake as instructions state. Do not overbake - I recommend setting your timer for 5 minutes less than the box says just to be safe!
  • While the brownies are baking, combine the caramel bits, heavy whipping cream and salt in a microwave-safe bowl.
    1 cup caramel bits, 3 tablespoons heavy whipping cream, 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Microwave the caramels for 1 minute and stir. Add 15-30 second increments, stirring after each until smooth.
  • When the brownies come out of the oven, use a fork or the back of a wooden spoon to poke holes all over the brownies. Try not to poke all the way through to the bottom of the pan; just go about 2/3 the way through.
  • Pour about 3/4 of the caramel sauce over the brownies slowly, giving the sauce time to soak into the holes.
  • Sprinkle with the pecans and then the chocolate chips.
    1/2 cup chopped semi-sweet chocolate bar or chocolate chips
  • Drizzle the top with the remaining caramel and sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired.
    flaky sea salt
  • Let cool then cut into squares.

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Notes

Toast the pecans for a greater depth of flavor and more crunch!
I prefer to bake these in a metal pan; if using a glass or ceramic pan they will take a bit longer in the oven.

Nutrition

Serving: 1square | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 115mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 56IU | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg