Description
Turtle Earthquake Brownies are decadent, rich chocolate brownies topped with melted semi-sweet chocolate chips, gooey caramel sauce, and crunchy chopped pecans, creating a delicious and indulgent dessert with multiple textures and flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
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
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of brownies.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the melted butter and granulated sugar until well combined, creating a smooth, sweet base.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition to incorporate them fully, then stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and flavor components.
- Mix dry and wet ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing, which can toughen the brownies.
- Pour batter into pan: Pour the brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it out evenly for uniform baking.
- Bake brownies: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs, indicating perfect doneness.
- Add toppings: Remove the brownies from the oven and immediately sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips, caramel sauce, and chopped pecans evenly on top.
- Final bake to melt toppings: Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes to allow the toppings to melt and meld beautifully.
- Cool and serve: Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares to ensure clean slices and the perfect texture.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, omit the pecans or substitute with seeds like pumpkin or sunflower seeds.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder and chocolate chips for the best flavor.
- Make sure not to overbake; moist crumbs in the center ensure fudgy brownies.
- Allow the brownies to cool completely to let the caramel set properly and prevent gooey mess.
- Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: brownies, turtle brownies, chocolate brownies, caramel brownies, dessert, pecan brownies, baked dessert
