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Turtle Earthquake Brownies Recipe

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

Description

Turtle Earthquake Brownies are decadent, rich chocolate brownies topped with a luscious combination of melted semi-sweet chocolate chips, gooey caramel sauce, and crunchy chopped pecans. Baked to perfection for a fudgy texture with a delightful blend of nutty and sweet turtle-inspired toppings that create an indulgent dessert experience.

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 and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan to ensure the brownies don’t stick.
  2. Mix Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, combine the melted butter and granulated sugar, stirring until fully incorporated to create a smooth mixture.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition, 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 ingredients.
  5. Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing.
  6. Pour Batter: Pour the combined brownie batter into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly to ensure uniform baking.
  7. Bake Brownies: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs, indicating fudgy brownies.
  8. Add Turtle Toppings: Remove the brownies from the oven and immediately sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips, pour over the caramel sauce, and evenly distribute the chopped pecans on top.
  9. Final Bake: Return the pan to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes to melt the toppings and allow them to meld into the brownies.
  10. Cool and Serve: Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares and serving to enjoy the perfect texture and flavor.

Notes

  • You can substitute walnuts for pecans if preferred.
  • For easier slicing, refrigerate brownies after cooling.
  • Use high-quality cocoa powder for richer chocolate flavor.
  • Ensure not to overbake to maintain fudgy texture.
  • Caramel sauce can be store-bought or homemade.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Turtle Brownies, Caramel Brownies, Chocolate Pecan Brownies, Fudgy Brownies, Nutty Brownies, Dessert Recipe, Easy Brownies

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