Description
Turtle Earthquake Brownies are rich, fudgy brownies topped with gooey caramel, melted semi-sweet chocolate chips, and crunchy pecans. These decadent treats combine classic chocolate brownie goodness with a delightful turtle candy twist for an irresistible dessert that’s perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
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
- Preheat and prepare pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan to prevent the brownies from sticking during baking.
- Mix butter and sugar: In a large bowl, combine the melted butter and granulated sugar, mixing well until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and salt to ensure even distribution of dry components.
- Mix dry and wet ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the brownies tender.
- Pour batter into pan: Pour the prepared brownie batter into the greased pan and spread it out evenly to ensure uniform baking.
- Bake the brownies: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with a few moist crumbs, signaling doneness.
- Add toppings: Immediately remove the brownies from the oven and sprinkle semi-sweet chocolate chips, caramel sauce, and chopped pecans evenly over the hot surface.
- Melt toppings: Return the pan to the oven for an additional 10 minutes. This step allows the toppings to melt and meld into the brownies, creating the signature turtle flavor.
- Cool and serve: Allow the brownies to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares and serving to ensure clean slices and fully set texture.
Notes
- For easier slicing, refrigerate the brownies after they have cooled to help the caramel and chocolate topping set firmly.
- You can substitute pecans with walnuts or almonds if preferred.
- Use high-quality cocoa powder for a richer chocolate flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
- To enhance the caramel sauce, consider warming it slightly before drizzling to ensure it spreads easily.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: brownies, turtle brownies, chocolate dessert, caramel pecan brownies, fudge brownies, easy brownie recipe
