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Turtle Earthquake Brownies Recipe

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  • Author: Andria
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12-16 brownies 1x

Description

Turtle Earthquake Brownies are rich, fudgy brownies topped with a decadent combination of melted semi-sweet chocolate chips, gooey caramel sauce, and crunchy chopped pecans. This delightful dessert blends intense chocolate flavor with sweet caramel and nutty textures, perfect for any special occasion or a indulgent treat.

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 grease a 9×13 inch baking pan to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, combine the melted butter and granulated sugar, mixing thoroughly until well blended.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the eggs one at a time into the mixture, beating well after each addition to maintain a smooth texture, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and salt ensuring they are evenly mixed.
  5. Mix Dry Ingredients into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
  6. Pour Batter into Pan: Transfer the batter into the prepared 9×13 inch pan and spread it evenly for uniform baking.
  7. Bake Brownies: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs.
  8. Add Turtle Topping: Immediately after removing the brownies from the oven, evenly sprinkle chocolate chips, caramel sauce, and chopped pecans on top.
  9. Melt Toppings: Return the pan to the oven for an additional 10 minutes to allow the toppings to melt and meld beautifully into the brownies.
  10. Cool and Serve: Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares to serve and enjoy.

Notes

  • Ensure butter is fully melted but not hot when mixing with sugar to prevent cooking the eggs prematurely.
  • Do not overmix the batter to keep brownies tender and fudgy.
  • Use a toothpick test to check doneness—brownies should be moist inside but not raw.
  • Allowing the brownies to cool completely before cutting prevents the toppings from sliding off.
  • For extra flavor, consider toasting the pecans before chopping.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Turtle Brownies, Fudgy Brownies, Chocolate Caramel Brownies, Nutty Brownies, Dessert Recipes

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