Turtle Brownies

These brownies were just what I needed to top off my weekend. They are phenomenal!!! I had no trouble deciding what I wanted to bake... I wanted to recreate the sweetness of a turtle candy into the form of a brownie. 

Turtle Brownies

Servings: 9-12 brownies

Ingredients:

• Yields 9-12 brownies
• 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
• 6 oz semi-sweet chocolate, chopped
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup firmly packed light-brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 tbsp pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 3/4 cup pecans, chopped
• 7 oz caramel candies, unwrapped
• 2 tbsp plus 2 tsp light cream

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving about 2 inches of overhang along two sides. Grease parchment and sides of dish with baking spray; set aside.

Cut butter into 6 cubes and combine with chocolate in a microwave safe bowl. Heat in 30 second intervals, stirring in between until completely melted. Transfer chocolate mixture into a medium size mixing bowl, and whisk in both sugars, eggs, and vanilla until incorporated. Stir in flour and salt just until combined. Evenly spread half of the batter in the prepared dish and bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, place pecans in a medium sized skillet over medium heat. Toast until fragrant, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and set aside.

Combine caramel candies and cream in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Heat until melted and smooth, stirring frequently. Stir in half of the pecans, and immediately spread caramel mixture over the bottom brownie layer. Carefully pour and spread the remaining brownie batter over the caramel layer. Top with the remaining pecan pieces, and bake for 20 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely.

Lift the brownies from the pan and remove parchment paper. Cut into squares. Store brownies in airtight container.

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