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Fudgy Turtle Brownies with Caramel and Pecans

Two stacked, fudgy Turtle Brownies oozing with gooey caramel and topped with pecans.
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Make rich, fudgy brownies layered with gooey caramel sauce and crunchy pecans for a decadent treat.

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 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup thick caramel sauce, plus extra for drizzling
  • 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal. Lightly grease the paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk the melted butter and sugar together until combined.
  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 semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  6. Pour half of the brownie batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  7. Drizzle half of the 1/2 cup of caramel sauce over the batter. Sprinkle half of the chopped pecans over the caramel layer.
  8. Gently spoon the remaining batter over the top. Drizzle the remaining caramel sauce and sprinkle the remaining pecans over the top layer. You can swirl the top layers gently with a knife for a marbled effect.
  9. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the edge comes out with moist crumbs attached, but not wet batter. The center should still look slightly underdone for fudginess.
  10. Let the brownies cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. This step is important for clean cutting.
  11. Once cool, lift the brownies out using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into squares. Drizzle with extra caramel sauce just before serving if desired.

Notes

  • For the best caramel swirl, use a thick, store-bought caramel sauce or a homemade version that holds its shape well.
  • Toasting the pecans brings out their flavor; spread them on a baking sheet and bake at 350°F for 5-7 minutes, then cool before using.
  • If you want a very gooey center, slightly underbake the brownies by 2-3 minutes.

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