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Turtle Earthquake Brownies Recipe

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  • Author: Marina
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12-16 servings 1x

Description

Turtle Earthquake Brownies are a decadent dessert featuring a rich, fudgy chocolate brownie base topped with a luscious combination of melted semi-sweet chocolate chips, gooey caramel sauce, and crunchy chopped pecans. Baked to perfection, these brownies offer a delightful balance of textures and flavors, making them the ultimate treat for chocolate and caramel lovers alike.

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 prevent sticking during baking.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the melted unsalted butter and granulated sugar, mixing thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the eggs one at a time into the butter and sugar mixture, mixing well after each addition to ensure a uniform batter. Stir in the vanilla extract for flavor enhancement.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and salt to evenly distribute the dry components.
  5. Mix Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing which can toughen the brownies.
  6. Pour Batter: Spread the brownie batter evenly into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top to ensure even baking.
  7. Bake Brownies: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center; it should come out with a few moist crumbs attached.
  8. Add Turtle Toppings: Remove the brownies from the oven and immediately sprinkle the semi-sweet chocolate chips, drizzle the caramel sauce evenly over the top, and scatter the chopped pecans.
  9. Finish Baking: Return the pan to the oven for an additional 10 minutes to allow the chocolate chips to melt and the toppings to meld beautifully with the brownie base.
  10. Cool and Serve: Let the brownies cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares to serve, ensuring the toppings have set properly for clean slices.

Notes

  • Use room temperature eggs for better incorporation into the batter.
  • For an extra gooey texture, slightly underbake the brownies during the initial baking phase.
  • You can substitute pecans with walnuts if preferred.
  • Store brownies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
  • For easier cutting, chill brownies in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before slicing.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Turtle Brownies, Chocolate Brownies, Caramel Brownies, Pecan Brownies, Dessert Recipe, Homemade Brownies

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