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Turtle Earthquake Brownies Recipe

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  • Author: Olivia
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Description

Turtle Earthquake Brownies are a deliciously decadent dessert featuring a rich, fudgy brownie base topped with melted semi-sweet chocolate chips, luscious caramel sauce, and crunchy chopped pecans. This recipe combines classic brownie flavors with the sweet and nutty texture of a turtle candy topping for an irresistible treat perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Brownie Base

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Turtle Topping

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup caramel sauce
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking pan to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, combine the melted unsalted butter with granulated sugar, stirring until fully combined and smooth.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the eggs one at a time into the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition to ensure a smooth batter. Then stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and salt to evenly distribute the dry components.
  5. Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep brownies tender.
  6. Pour Batter into Pan: Pour the prepared brownie batter into the greased 9×13 inch baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula for uniform baking.
  7. Bake the Brownies: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes. Test doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs for fudgy texture.
  8. Add Turtle Topping: Remove the brownies from the oven and immediately sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips evenly over the surface, drizzle with caramel sauce, and scatter chopped pecans on top.
  9. Melt Topping: Return the pan to the oven for an additional 10 minutes to allow the chocolate chips to melt and the caramel to meld with the nuts, creating a gooey, crunchy topping.
  10. Cool and Serve: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares to serve, ensuring the topping sets properly.

Notes

  • Use room temperature eggs for better mixing and smoother batter.
  • For a richer flavor, use high-quality cocoa powder and butter.
  • Allow brownies to cool fully to avoid messy cutting and to let toppings set.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerated for up to a week.
  • To make caramel sauce easier to drizzle, warm slightly before using if it has thickened.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Turtle brownies, chocolate brownies, caramel pecan brownies, fudgy brownies, dessert recipe

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