Ultimate Turtle Brownies

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• 1 box (1 lb 2.4 oz) brownie mix, Water, vegetable oil and eggs called for on brownie mix box
• 36 caramels, unwrapped (from 14 oz bag)
• 3 tablespoons whipping cream
• 1 1/3 cups semisweet chocolate chunks (from 11.5 oz bag)
• 2/3 cup coarsely chopped pecans

Details

Servings 24
Adapted from bettycrocker.com

Preparation

Step 1

Make brownie batter as directed on box. Spread 1/2 of batter in pan. Bake 18 minutes.

Meanwhile, in large microwavable bowl, microwave caramels and whipping cream uncovered on High 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until smooth.

Pour caramel over partially baked brownie; spread to within 1/4 inch of edges. Sprinkle with 2/3 cup of the chocolate chunks and 1/3 cup of the pecans. Drop remaining brownie batter by small spoonfuls onto caramel layer. Sprinkle with remaining 2/3 cup chocolate chunks and 1/3 cup pecans.

You can make these bars the day ahead and store tightly covered at room temperature.

Bake 34 to 37 minutes longer or until center is almost set. Cool 1 hour at room temperature. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour before serving. For brownies, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store covered at room temperature.

Expert Tips
You can make these bars the day ahead and store tightly covered at room temperature.

Buy prechopped pecans to save on prep time.

1 Brownie Calories250 ( Calories from Fat90), Total Fat10g (Saturated Fat3 1/2g, Trans Fat0g ), Cholesterol10mg Sodium110mg Total Carbohydrate36g (Dietary Fiber1g Sugars25g ), Protein2g

Buy prechopped pecans to save on prep time.

Make the ultimate! Indulge brownie mix with extra caramel, nuts and chocolate.