Salted Caramel Turtle Brownies

Rich, decadent Salted Caramel Turtle Brownies topped with homemade salted caramel and crunchy pecans.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: brownies, chocolate, pecans, salted caramel, Salted Caramel Turtle Brownies, Turtle Brownies

Prep Time: 25

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 3

Servings: Brownies

Calories: 350kcal

Cost: $8

Ingredients

¾ cup 12 Tbsp; 170g unsalted butter for the batter
4 ounces 113g semi-sweet chocolate chopped
2 cups 400g granulated sugar for sweetness
3 large eggs room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract for flavor
1 cup 82g unsweetened cocoa powder Dutch-process recommended for smooth flavor
1 cup 125g all-purpose flour spooned & leveled
1 teaspoon salt for balance
1 cup 120g chopped pecans for crunch
1 cup 180g semi-sweet chocolate chips for added richness
1 cup 290g homemade salted caramel for topping see full recipe

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter and 2 ounces of chopped chocolate. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until fully melted. Whisk in the sugar, then the eggs and vanilla extract. The batter should be smooth and light brown.
Add the cocoa powder, flour, salt, remaining 2 ounces of chocolate, pecans, and chocolate chips. Stir until fully combined, using a spatula or wooden spoon. The batter will be thick. Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared pan.
Bake for about 30 minutes, checking with a toothpick. If it comes out with wet batter, bake for a few more minutes. Once it comes out with a few moist crumbs, it’s ready.
Remove from the oven and pour the slightly cooled salted caramel over the hot brownies. Spread evenly. Optionally, sprinkle coarse salt for an extra salty-sweet kick.
Allow the brownies to cool completely, preferably on a cooling rack. For faster cooling, refrigerate. Once cool, cut into squares.

Notes

These salted caramel turtle brownies offer a perfect balance of sweet, salty, and nutty flavors. The homemade caramel adds a rich layer of indulgence on top of a fudgy brownie base.

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