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Recipe by:

Sara Crocker

Decadent Frosted Turtle Brownies

These Frosted Turtle Brownies combine fudgy chocolate brownies with caramel and pecans, all topped with silky frosting for a delicious holiday treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Chill Time 1 minute
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Group: Ingredients for Brownies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Group: Ingredients for Caramel Layer
  • 14 oz caramel candies (unwrapped)
  • ½ cup heavy cream
Group: Ingredients for Frosting
  • ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Group: Garnish
  • Additional chopped pecans (for sprinkling)
  • Drizzle of chocolate syrup (optional)

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Mixing bowls
  • 9x13-inch baking dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter.
  3. Remove from heat and whisk in sugar, then add eggs one at a time followed by the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, and salt.
  5. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. If using, fold in the chopped pecans gently.
  7. Transfer the batter into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  8. Melt caramel candies with heavy cream over low heat until smooth.
  9. Pour the warm caramel over the cooled brownies, spreading evenly.
  10. In a medium bowl, beat softened butter, then gradually add powdered sugar and cocoa powder alternately with milk and vanilla until fluffy.
  11. Spread the frosting over the caramel layer, drizzle with chocolate syrup and sprinkle with additional pecans.
  12. Chill in the fridge for at least an hour before slicing into squares.

Notes

For best results, allow the brownies to cool completely before adding the caramel layer and frosting.