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Rich Chocolatey Turtle Brownies

May 16, 2017 | Brownies

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Rich chocolatey brownies filled with sweet gooey caramel and crunchy pecans… these delicious Turtle Brownies are going to blow your mind! (Chocolatey giveaway at the end of the post!)Rich chocolaty brownies filled with sweet gooey caramel and crunchy pecans... these delicious Turtle Brownies are going to blow your mind!

Boy there are just some days that you really need some chocolate like these rich and chocolatey Turtle Brownies! Yesterday was definitely one of those days. With graduation this past weekend I had to say goodbye to a few of my closest friends.

Rich chocolaty brownies filled with sweet gooey caramel and crunchy pecans... these delicious Turtle Brownies are going to blow your mind!We all met at the beginning of our husband’s first year of medical school. We started to hang out together because our husbands were gone from 6am-10pm studying everyday and we needed social interaction. Soon, we found that we had more in common and started getting together multiple times a week to have our kids play together so we could chat, have girls nights, force our husbands to take a break from studying and have game night with us…

We were there for each other during miscarriages, deaths of family members, being pregnant all at the same time, births of our children, moving, motherhood… without any family in town, we became each other’s family and celebrated birthdays, holidays, and our successes together. I learned so much from these amazing strong woman and am so grateful for the joy they brought to my life during these last four years. Going from living 200 feet apart to 2,000 miles apart is going to be quite the adjustment. Thank heaven for FaceTime!Rich chocolaty brownies filled with sweet gooey caramel and crunchy pecans... these delicious Turtle Brownies are going to blow your mind!

Well, about these brownies! I grew up eating these amazing brownies and I have yet to find a better one. They are incredibly addicting. You’re supposed to let them cool completely before cutting into them… if you have the self-control. But they are amazing warm and with ice cream! Gosh just talking about these makes me drool and want to make them again.Rich chocolaty brownies filled with sweet gooey caramel and crunchy pecans... these delicious Turtle Brownies are going to blow your mind!

I’m a big fan of anything “turtle”. Gooey caramel, rich chocolate, and crunchy pecans is the perfect combination for almost any dessert. Wouldn’t you agree?!? Bring these to a party and the whole pan will be eaten right up, so make sure you save one (or three!) for yourself before sharing.

If you’re look for more chocolate, a few other friends of mine are sharing delicious chocolate treats too:

Dark Chocolate Buttercream Frosting from Melanie Makes

Chocolate Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies from Cookie Dough and Oven Mitt

Low Carb Chocolate Coconut Truffles from Jelly Toast

We’ll all be sharing another sinfully delicious chocolate recipe on Thursday as well so stay tuned for that AND get entered in the GIVEAWAY to win some lovely Rodelle Chocolate Pacakage including baking cocoa, chocolate extract and vanilla extract. 

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Turtle Brownies

Rich chocolaty brownies filled with sweet gooey caramel and crunchy pecans... these delicious Turtle Brownies are going to blow your mind!
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5 from 6 votes

Turtle Brownies

Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time38 mins
Total Time53 mins
Servings: 24
Author: Garnish and Glaze

Ingredients

For the batter:

  • 4 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate
  • 3/4 cup 1 1/2 sticks butter
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla

For the Caramel Layer:

  • 14 ounces caramel bits
  • 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 cup pecan pieces

For the Topping:

  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 cup whole pecans

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9x13 inch pan with foil and grease the bottom and sides.
  • Place the pecan pieces on a baking sheet and bake for 7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  • Melt the chocolate and butter in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until melted and smooth. Whisk in the sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Mix in the flour until combined. Spread half the batter into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 14 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, place caramel and whipping cream in a bowl and microwave until melted and smooth (about 1 1/2 minutes), stirring every 30 seconds. Mix in the toasted pecan pieces. Pour over the bottom brownie layer.
  • Dot the remaining brownie batter over the caramel layer and then spread it out to cover it. Sprinkle with chocolate chips and whole pecans and bake for 22-24 minutes or until center is set. Cool completely before cutting.
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Disclosure: I have not been compensated for writing this post. Rodelle package prize will be provided generously by Rodelle. Winners must live in the US and be 18 years and older.

Rich chocolatey brownies filled with sweet gooey caramel and crunchy pecans... these delicious Turtle Brownies are going to blow your mind!

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Comments

  1. Sue says

    June 20, 2020 at 12:09 pm

    Where do you find caramel bits? Can you use plain caramels?

    Reply
    • Melanie says

      June 22, 2020 at 1:32 pm

      I have found them at walmart and target but you can also use the square Kraft caramels.

      Reply
  2. Nell says

    December 20, 2017 at 11:20 pm

    I made these last week and they are so good. And they disappeared in a hurry. Hubby wants more.

    Reply
  3. Carol says

    July 29, 2017 at 10:47 am

    I made these this week to take to dinner at a friends. They are amazing and very decadent – everyone loved them! I love the flavor of the toasted pecans.

    Reply
  4. Lindsay Bade says

    May 21, 2017 at 11:14 pm

    These look amazing! I am going to make these instead of birthday cake this year for myself!

    Reply
    • Melanie says

      May 22, 2017 at 10:42 pm

      Thank you Lindsay! And sounds like an awesome birthday dessert to me! 🙂

      Reply
  5. Emily Smith says

    May 21, 2017 at 6:48 pm

    Those look heavenly! I’ll definitely have to make some soon!

    Reply
    • Melanie says

      May 22, 2017 at 10:45 pm

      Thank you Emily! You’ll love ’em!

      Reply
  6. julie says

    May 21, 2017 at 12:44 pm

    this is a great giveaway!

    Reply
  7. Carolsue says

    May 20, 2017 at 6:52 pm

    Definitely something I will have to make! All those nuts make it so much better!

    Reply
  8. mary quinn says

    May 20, 2017 at 12:58 pm

    Seems like a chocoholics dream

    Reply
  9. Michelle says

    May 20, 2017 at 10:32 am

    These look great.

    Reply
  10. McGee Susan says

    May 20, 2017 at 6:49 am

    I too enjoy anything turtle.

    Reply
    • Melanie says

      May 20, 2017 at 10:16 am

      It’s the best combo!

      Reply
  11. prasert says

    May 19, 2017 at 3:47 pm

    Thanks for this awesome giveaway!

    Reply
    • Melanie says

      May 20, 2017 at 10:17 am

      Happy to do it! Thanks for following! 🙂

      Reply
  12. donna says

    May 19, 2017 at 1:14 pm

    this would be so great to win

    Reply
    • Melanie says

      May 20, 2017 at 10:18 am

      Definitely! Who doesn’t want more yummy chocolate ingredients?!?

      Reply
  13. michel says

    May 18, 2017 at 2:48 pm

    I would really love to try this

    Reply
    • Melanie says

      May 19, 2017 at 7:33 am

      Do it! You don’t regret it! 🙂

      Reply
  14. Susie D says

    May 18, 2017 at 10:15 am

    I love brownies. Thanks for the chance!

    Reply
  15. Joanna says

    May 18, 2017 at 9:20 am

    These look amazing. I’m obsessed with all things chocolate!

    Reply
  16. Rust says

    May 16, 2017 at 9:39 pm

    Your brownies look incredible! Going to have to make these.

    Reply
  17. David says

    May 16, 2017 at 9:16 pm

    That package would be great for some double chocolate chip cookies.

    Reply
  18. Cami P says

    May 16, 2017 at 4:18 pm

    These look amazing! I can’t wait to try them!

    Reply
  19. Alexandra Robertson says

    May 16, 2017 at 3:33 pm

    Also, how do you think these would freeze with the caramel?

    Reply
  20. Alexandra Robertson says

    May 16, 2017 at 3:32 pm

    Holy moly do these look amazing. I loveeee caramel and I need to make these!

    Reply
  21. Judi says

    May 16, 2017 at 2:38 pm

    Yummy!

    Reply
  22. Melanie | Melanie Makes says

    May 16, 2017 at 2:16 pm

    These look so gooey and delicious, Melanie! Pinning!

    Reply
  23. Amanda says

    May 16, 2017 at 11:10 am

    These brownies look delicious! And I’m seriously intrigued by this chocolate extract you speak of – I’ve never heard of it before.

    Reply

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