Turtle Brownies
These ultra gooey turtle brownies are loaded with rich, buttery caramel sauce and crunchy pecan bits. Inspired by the classic Turtle candy, these brownies elevate the flavors to a whole new level of deliciousness. Happy baking!!
Why you’ll love this recipe
If you’re a fan of Turtle candies, then this recipe is for you! We’ve taken the flavors of the classic treat and turned them into a rich, fudgy brownie, topped it with homemade caramel sauce and chopped pecans. They’re so indulgent with the perfect balance of gooey and crunchy textures.
The Ingredients
- Unsalted butter
- Semi sweet chocolate
- Granulated sugar
- Eggs
- All purpose flour
- Unsweetened cocoa powder
- Caramel sauce
- Pecans
- Chocolate chips
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01. Boil water and sugar
In a medium saucepan, combine the water and granulated sugar. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Avoid stirring at this stage, as this will cause the sugar to crystallize. Instead, gently swirl the pan if needed. Continue to boil until the mixture turns a deep golden brown color.
02. Add butter
Carefully stir in the cubed butter. The mixture will bubble up vigorously, but keep stirring until the butter is completely melted.
02. Add heavy cream and salt
Pour in the heavy cream, continuing to stir as the mixture bubbles up again. Stir until the cream is fully incorporated.
03. Cool the caramel
Remove the saucepan from the heat and allow the caramel to slightly cool before using. The sauce will thicken as it cools.
For a more detailed post on making homemade caramel sauce, check out our in-depth post!
Brownie Tips
Use high-quality ingredients: The flavor of your brownies depends heavily on the chocolate you use. Go for high-quality cocoa powder and chocolate chips.
Don’t overmix: Once you add the flour, mix just until combined. The batter should be smooth and silky. Overmixing can lead to tough brownies.
Cool completely: Allow the brownies to cool in the pan before cutting them. This helps them set and makes them easier to cut without falling apart.
Store properly: Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. You can also freeze them for longer storage.
For more tips, check out our post for baking the perfect brownies!
Watch how we made it:
Turtle Brownies
Ingredients
Brownies
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup semi sweet chocolate
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup all purpose flour
- 3/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans, plus more for topping
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips, plus more for topping
Caramel
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, softened and cubed
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, room temperature
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉. Grease and line a 9×13 pan.
- In the microwave, melt together the butter and chocolate in 30 second intervals. Stir until completely melted and smooth.
- Add the sugar and whisk until combined. Then, add the eggs one at time, followed by the vanilla.
- Whisk in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt. Then, fold in the pecans and chocolate.
- Spread the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 35-40 minutes.
- To make the caramel: In a saucepan over medium heat, bring the water and sugar to a boil. Once golden brown, stir in the cubed butter. The mixture will start to bubble rapidly, but keep stirring until the butter is completely melted.
- Next, add the heavy cream and salt. Again, the mixture will bubble rapidly but keep stirring until combined. Then, turn off the heat and allow the caramel to cool until ready to use.
- Once the brownies are baked, allow them to cool for 10 minutes.
- Using a fork, poke in the brownies then spread the caramel on top. Sprinkle with chopped pecans and chocolate chips. Allow the caramel to set for about 20 minutes before serving.
